Overview
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).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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
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- Summer application deadline for international students - 01 February
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Management, Organisation & Leadership Criminal Law View 221 other Masters in Criminal Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit the ApplyTexas.org Application (International) and pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 in U.S. currency via MasterCard, American Express, VISA, Discover Card, money order or check drawn on a U.S. bank.
- Submit official transcripts from all college coursework.
- Submit the official credentials evaluation.
- If transcripts are from a school outside of the U.S. the document must be translated and evaluated by a NACES accredited service or SDR Educational Consultants
Tuition Fee
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International
20398 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10199 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
20398 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10199 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
10438 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5219 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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