Overview

Key facts

The online masters degree in Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University prepares students for success in a variety of criminal justice careers such as:

Law Enforcement
Corrections
Securities

Social Services

Learning outcomes

The online program is geared toward working professionals pursuing careers in the criminal justice field seeking career advancement, allowing students to complete their degree in two years.

Through quality programming offered by the college and strong faculty relationships with local, state, and national criminal justice agencies, graduates have secured careers in criminal justice ranging from judges, chief probation officers, police administrators, victim advocates, federal law enforcement agents, and more throughout the country.

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Forensic Science is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Critical Analysis of Justice Administration

Seminar in Organization and Administration
Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice
Computer/Technology Applications for Criminal Justice
Program Evaluation in Criminal Justice
Community Theory and the Administration of Justice
Emergent Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program are on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application
Application fee
Official transcripts of all academic coursework previously undertaken, including an undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institution in criminal justice or an allied field.
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Official GRE scores may be requested to demonstrate graduate study readiness if the GPA is low.
Three letters of recommendation preferably from undergraduate professors referencing the applicant’s ability to perform graduate work.
A personal essay regarding career background and goals
International students ONLY: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)--a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12678 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12678 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6686 USD / year

≈ 6686 USD / year

Funding

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