Overview

You will acquire the cultural, methodological, and analytical skills needed to interpret available information related to crime and relevant social justice issues. Here, you will continue your graduate education in criminology, sociology, criminal justice studies, social justice, and/or law.

Key Features

The Criminology program at New Mexico Highlands University includes an advanced understanding of sociological theory and a thorough examination of trends in the field of criminal behavior, criminal justice, and social justice. We help advance criminal justice professionals to leadership positions within their current agencies. We prepare students for post law-enforcement career opportunities and enable students to teach criminology, sociology, and criminal justice courses at junior-level colleges. Upon completion of the online master of arts in criminology, you will be able to conceptualize, analyze, criticize, and theorize the changing nature of crime, criminal behavior, criminal justice institutions, and social justice in today’s world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organized Crime
Race, Ethnicity and Policing
Violence & Society
Global Crime

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

GPA: When a student’s grade point average in undergraduate studies is below 3.0 s/he/ must complete the first 12 graduate credits earning a GPA of 3.0 or better. Certain programs may require that the student earn at least a B in each class of the 12 credits. See the discipline specific graduate handbook for more information or contact the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair.
Bachelor’s Degree: A student in the final semester of undergraduate study at Highlands or at another regionally accredited institution may be admitted in provisional status pending receipt of the bachelor’s degree. The official transcript showing conferral of the undergraduate degree must be received by midterm of the first semester of graduate study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6100 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6100 USD / year

≈ 6100 USD / year
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In-State

3640 USD / year

≈ 3640 USD / year

Funding

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