Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University offers the Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Huntsville , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for criminal justice and criminology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology degree is designed to prepare graduate students to conduct research and actively participate in the development of knowledge in the areas of criminological theory and criminal justice issues.

Students who are planning careers in law enforcement, corrections or rehabilitation, or who wish a deeper understanding of crime and the criminal justice system should confer with the Graduate Program Advisor to develop a combination of elective courses that will support their particular career interests. Students seeking this degree are frequently candidates to pursue the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.

Students who apply the MA program are automatically considered for scholarships and assistantships.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Sam Houston State University

Entry Requirements

Transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Sam Houston State University

Application Fee 90

How to Apply for Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Sam Houston State University

Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
Create your SHSU Self Service Center account and upload additional application materials.
See your program of study for specific submission deadlines.
Provide a transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

This evaluation must be provided by a NACES accredited evaluator. SHSU only requires a summary report showing your degree converted into U.S. equivalents to verify that hours attended, and overall GPA meet admission standards.

NACES accredited evaluators include SDR in Houston and WES. Additional NACES evaluators can be found at www.naces.org/members.
Submit an English proficiency test score
- Students who completed undergraduate or previous degree coursework at a university where English was the language of instruction, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, may be eligible for a english proficiency waiver.

Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

United States of America, Huntsville