Overview

Through a comprehensive 36-credit curriculum delivered in a flexible online format, students engage with advanced criminal justice theory while developing the leadership skills needed to create positive change in their world.

Houston Christian University’s distinctive Criminal Justice program will integrate Christian principles with criminal justice leadership, preparing graduates to address the complex challenges of the field both in theory and in practice. From policy development to advanced criminological theory, students explore the multifaceted nature of criminal justice from a strong ethical foundation.

Career Paths and Roles

Graduates of the MSCJ program emerge prepared for impactful leadership roles across the criminal justice system. Law enforcement administration positions allow alumni to lead police departments and law enforcement agencies with enhanced management capabilities and ethical awareness. Those focused on corrections management direct corrections facilities with evidence-based practices and advanced understanding of penology and rehabilitation principles.

Policy development roles at local, state and federal levels enable graduates to shape the future of criminal justice through informed, principled decision-making rooted in Christian ethics. Specialists in human trafficking investigation lead specialized units with advanced knowledge of detection, prevention and victim advocacy. The program also prepares graduates for positions in criminal justice education, contributing to academic programs and professional training initiatives that shape future generations of justice professionals.

Program administration opportunities span both public and private sectors, where graduates manage criminal justice initiatives with sophisticated understanding of organizational dynamics and strategic planning. The program’s emphasis on ethical leadership and advanced theoretical understanding creates opportunities for graduates to influence policy and practice across the criminal justice system.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics of Police, Courts, and Corrections
Administrative and Management Development in Criminal Justice
Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice
Faith-Based Leadership and Crime Response
Policy Development and Community Policing
Advanced Criminological Theory

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Start dates & application deadlines

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6 start dates per year

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 203 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA (conditional admission considered for 2.5-2.99 GPA with exceptional experience)
Professional resume or CV
Personal statement articulating goals and commitment to criminal justice leadership
For International Students:
English Proficiency Test scores
Foreign Transcript Evaluation

Tuition Fees

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22320 USD / full

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22320 USD / full

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22320 USD / full

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International Fee $75 per semester

Funding

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