Overview

Key facts

The masters degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management at Sam Houston State University is intended for criminal justice professionals currently working in mid-management positions or those seeking career advancement in the field of criminal justice. The degree caters to professionals whose jobs and family commitments prevent them from returning to campus as full-time students. The program allows working professionals to continue the pursuit of their career in criminal justice while completing their degree in two years.

Learning outcomes

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management degree is designed for persons in mid-management positions in criminal justice agencies or for those who have a reasonable expectation of being promoted to such a position. It serves practitioners whose jobs and family commitments prevent them from returning to campus as full-time students. The Master of Science program restructures classroom hours allowing the fully-employed person to earn a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management program in two years. The degree program is offered in two delivery formats: weekend or online.

Accreditation

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

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Seminar in Organization and Administration

Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice

Seminar in Leadership and Management

Leadership Psychology in Criminal Justice Management

Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice Management

Emergent Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership

Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Management

Critical Analysis of Justice Administration

Resource Development in the Organizational Context

Computer/Technology Applications for Criminal Justice

Police in Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application
Application fee
An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in an allied field.
Unofficial transcripts of all academic coursework previously undertaken. A cumulative undergraduate degree grade point average of 2.5 or 2.8 for the final 60 baccalaureate credits.*
Resume
A personal essay regarding career background and goals.
Evidence of current employment in a criminal justice related agency with a minimum of three years of criminal justice experience.
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 Fees

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Non-residents

18048 USD / year

≈ 18048 USD / year
Out-of-State

18048 USD / year

≈ 18048 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9488 USD / year

≈ 9488 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition per year:

Resident $6,686

Non-resident $12,678

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