Overview

Key facts

The online masters degree in Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University prepares students for success in a variety of criminal justice careers such as:

Law Enforcement
Corrections
Securities

Social Services

Learning outcomes

The online program is geared toward working professionals pursuing careers in the criminal justice field seeking career advancement, allowing students to complete their degree in two years.

Through quality programming offered by the college and strong faculty relationships with local, state, and national criminal justice agencies, graduates have secured careers in criminal justice ranging from judges, chief probation officers, police administrators, victim advocates, federal law enforcement agents, and more throughout the country.

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Forensic Science is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Critical Analysis of Justice Administration

Seminar in Organization and Administration
Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice
Computer/Technology Applications for Criminal Justice
Program Evaluation in Criminal Justice
Community Theory and the Administration of Justice
Emergent Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-27 00:00:00 , International

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 182 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application
Application fee
Official transcripts of all academic coursework previously undertaken, including an undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institution in criminal justice or an allied field.
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Official GRE scores may be requested to demonstrate graduate study readiness if the GPA is low.
Three letters of recommendation preferably from undergraduate professors referencing the applicant’s ability to perform graduate work.
A personal essay regarding career background and goals
International students ONLY: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)--a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required

Tuition Fee

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International

12798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12798 USD per year during 24 months.
National

12798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12798 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

7085 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7085 USD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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