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
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice Leadership View 740 other Masters in Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application

Application fee

An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in an allied field.

Official transcripts of all academic work previously undertaken.

A cumulative undergraduate degree grade point average of 3.0 or 3.0 for the final 30 baccalaureate credits.

A completed form from the applicant indicating awareness of the time commitment involved over the two-year degree period, and an acknowledgement that their employer is informed and has agreed to enable the employee to keep his/her academic/weekend commitment (for the weekend programs only).

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 experience or currently in a verifiable leadership role/position within a criminal justice agency and have no less than 2 years of CJ experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 24 months.
National

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9888 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

964 - 1786 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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