Overview

The goals of the School of Criminal Justice at Texas State are twofold:

to prepare competent and responsible public servants for roles in criminal investigation and apprehension, agency administration, prosecution, and correctional services
to prepare graduates with advanced theoretical knowledge and research skills in criminal justice for leadership roles in academic, public policy, and administrative positions

These goals are pursued in the context of a broad university curriculum that provides a foundation of knowledge necessary to function in a challenging world.

Career Options

The Criminal Justice (Research Concentration) program from Texas State University will help to advance leadership roles and research and evaluation in a range of career opportunities:

state and federal correction facilities
county jails
local, state and federal police departments
halfway houses and prerelease programs
juvenile detention centers and group homes
victim advocacy agencies
immigration and naturalization services or homeland security

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administration of Justice

Advanced Research Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Statistics

Advanced Criminological Theory

Crime Analysis

History and Philosophy of Justice

Current Legal Issues in Criminal Justice

Police in Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 270 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

completed online application
$55 nonrefundable application fee or
$90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
baccalaureate degree in criminal justice or related field from a regionally accredited university
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.25 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
statement of purpose indicating research interests and career aspirations
two letters of recommendation from persons best able to assess your ability to succeed in graduate school

Tuition Fee

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International

13992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6996 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

13992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6996 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

6432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3216 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for San Marcos

921 - 1707 USD /month

Living costs

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

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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice (Research Concentration).

Available Scholarships

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