Overview

About the programme

The Criminal Justice programme at Fort Hays State University will prepare you for a rewarding career in law enforcement, corrections or the legal system with innovative online and on-campus programs. We challenge students to learn the theory behind criminal justice practices that must adapt to rapidly accelerating change—at the local, state, national and global level. You will get hands-on experience and develop the following skills and qualities:

An understanding of the nature of crime and the agencies and processes that work against it
Knowledge about principles that form the nation's approach to crime and the discretion needed for dealing with different cases
The ability to think critically and solve problems
The ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime and Mental Health
Crime and Media
Correctional Administration
Police Administration
Corporate Crime
Independent Study

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Hays, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 204 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Meet the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on your last 60 undergraduate credit hours
Submit an application for admission
Submit an official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate courses using our Transcript Request Form (PDF)
Submit two letters of recommendation
Submit a personal statement
Submit the application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6210 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6210 USD / year

≈ 6210 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6210 USD / year

≈ 6210 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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