Overview

This convenient online program in Criminal Justice Administration program from University of Texas Permian Basin can help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues facing the criminal justice field, discover how to operate more efficiently and ethically, and compete for rewarding leadership roles within your current department or in other areas of criminal justice.

Overview

Our program is ranked #5 in the nation for Best Law Enforcement Administration Graduate Programs, #33 for Best Online Criminal Justice Master's Programs by Student Training & Education in Public Service, and #37 in the nation for Best Overall Criminal Justice Graduate Programs by bestaccreditedcolleges.org. The rankings are based on financial aid awards, quality of education, faculty, campus resources, and more.

There are no GRE or thesis requirements for this program.

Over the course of the program, you'll discover how to:

Identify and create solutions to contemporary issues in administration areas ranging from criminal law to law enforcement and corrections.
Influence policy as a leader to effect positive change from within.
Protect your agency and its employees while simultaneously fulfilling the mission of serving the public good.

As a full-time student in our MS-CJAD program, you can complete your degree in as little as one year. Our online format provides the flexibility of a 24/7 virtual classroom accessible from anywhere—a significant advantage for professionals with nontraditional work schedules. Built upon a research-based curriculum, all program courses are taught by experts who have worked within the criminal justice field. When you reach the end of your program, you'll receive the same distinguished degree that students earn on campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime and Criminal Justice

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Public Administration and Criminal Justice

Public Policy
Crisis and Trauma Intervention

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Odessa, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration 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

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 60 credit hours
Resume showing relevant professional experience
Essay (see section below for details)
Three letters of recommendation from employers and/or professors

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11730 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11730 USD / year

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In-State

11730 USD / year

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Funding

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