Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

The Criminology and Criminal Justice program of The University of Texas at San Antonio assists students to develop and apply research expertise toward the resolution of contemporary justice practice and policy issues.

Why pursue an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice?

Broaden career opportunities in criminal justice and criminology

Advancement in current job

Prepare for a Ph.D. if interested in teaching or research

Develop skills (writing, research, critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking)

Network with a group of like-minded students

Smaller classes with more individualized attention from faculty

Career Options Available

Our graduates have been employed by various agencies, including the Department of Public Safety, Adult and Juvenile Probation Department, Innovative Practice in Delinquent Procedure, FBI, US Marshalls, and the San Antonio Police Department. Additional students have been admitted to doctoral programs and others have been hired as adjunct faculty.

Students admitted to the program can apply for a graduate research assistantship within the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Students may work up to 19 hours per week. GRAs must be in good academic standing and maintain a 3.0 GPA while being enrolled in 6 credit hours (2 graduate classes) per semester. Interested students should contact the Graduate Advisor of Record for an application once admitted to the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice Policy

Criminological Theory

Justice Organizations and Administration

Seminar on Topics in Theory of Crime and Justice

Gender and Crime

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

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or 18 hours in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a closely-related discipline, or professional experience in the justice system

A completed a Graduate School application

Official transcripts from all institutions attended. All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English along with an evaluation of the transcripts from Foreign Credentials Service of America. Official transcripts are required to process applications for this program

A resume

Two letters of recommendation

A personal statement

English language proficiency test scores

Tuition Fees

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28134 USD / year

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28134 USD / year

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9906 USD / year

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Overview

Basic Degree Information/Description

Why pursue an M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice?

Career Options Available

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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