Overview

The Administration of Justice program, offered at Texas Southern University (TSU) , will prepare academicians, policy makers, top administrators and researchers by advancing their knowledge of theory, research and data analysis. In addition, the program places emphasis on the historical and contemporary issues in administrative and policy matters, including race and crime, homeland security, and the application of geographic information systems.

In order to accommodate the needs of our professional graduate students, the Department of Administration of Justice offers its courses in the evening.

Educational Objectives

The program is designed to fill the current void in graduate studies in the administration of justice and attract African Americans and other minorities that are underrepresented in graduate administration of justice education. The educational objectives of the MSAJ are:

To provide students with a foundation of knowledge that includes the history and theory of the administration of justice.
To provide students with knowledge of research methods in administration of justice.
To develop students’ data analysis skills for administration of justice.
To develop students’ awareness of race, class, and gender related issues in administration of justice.
To sensitize students to ethical issues in administration of justice.
To provide students with specialized knowledge about justice agency administration.
To provide students with the knowledge necessary for advancement to doctoral studies.
To prepare students for teaching at the college level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Police Administration
Crime Lab Administration
Issues In Corrections Administration
Issues in Juvenile Justice Administration
Law for Justice Agencies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Criminal Justice View 334 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application.
A typed 250-300 word statement of their interest in administration of justice, their goals and objectives.
Three letters of recommendation.
Two copies of official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Evidence of proficiency in the use of the English language.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8190 USD / year

≈ 8190 USD / year
Out-of-State

8190 USD / year

≈ 8190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1800 USD / year

≈ 1800 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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