National recognition is highlighting graduate program excellence in the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. AddRan’s online Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice program ranked No. 3 nationally in the 2026 Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice rankings from U.S. News & World Report, reflecting TCU's commitment to rigorous scholarship, faculty expertise and career-focused graduate education preparing professionals to lead in a complex justice system.
Kendra Bowen, graduate director and professor, and Michele Meitl, assistant director and associate professor, said the steady climb of one of the best criminal justice programs reflects a continued focus on quality, innovation and student experience.