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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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 2021-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2021-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2021-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2022-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2021-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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Summer application deadline for international students - 01 February

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Management, Organisation & Leadership Criminal Law View 221 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6.5

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

International

20398 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 10199 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
National

20398 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 10199 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
In-State

10438 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Criminal Justice Leadership and Management

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