Overview

With the Criminal Justice programme at Hardin-Simmons University you can focus in one of three concentrations: forensic science, criminal behavioral analysis, or justice administration and management. There is also a thesis and non-thesis option.

Program is designed for students who wish to advance in the field, gain specialized expertise, or open doors to different career options. Earning your master’s degree can put you on a faster track to promotions, and help you build technical, analytic, and leadership skills essential for long-term career growth.

Outcomes

Advance in your law enforcement job. Work in a crime lab. Serve youth and families in the juvenile system. Pursue law or other professional school. When you earn your master’s degree in criminal justice at HSU, you open doors to diverse career options.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Violence and Victimology

Ethics in the Justice System

Topics in Cybersecurity

Servant Leadership in the Justice Syste

Death Investigation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to the M.S. in criminal justice program, students must hold or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours and a 3.0 in the undergraduate major. Students may hold an undergraduate degree in any field.

A writing sample and a written statement of professional purpose and goals must be provided. No GRE required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17850 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17850 USD / year

≈ 17850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17850 USD / year

≈ 17850 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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