Scholarar logoScholarar
Back to search
MasterRecommended

Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Sam Houston State University

  • Huntsville, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

Report this program

What’s wrong with Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology? Choose all that apply.

Sam Houston State University campus

About the program

Masters examining criminal justice and criminology theory and policy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Academic or research roles in criminology
  • Criminal justice
  • Public
  • Private and third sector agencies
  • Further study (PhD)

Curriculum

  • One-year masters (180 credits) on how the justice and penal system works and the issues of theoretical and social importance in criminology. Teaching uses lectures
  • Online and face-to-face tutorials
  • Discussion forums
  • and project and work-based learning
  • Keeping pace with current policy
  • Practice and debate.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential
  • NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential, NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo Not published
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,859 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusHuntsville main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Criminal Justice
DepartmentCriminal Justice and Criminology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    260 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.