The Master of Arts in
Criminal Justice and Criminology is designed to prepare graduate students to conduct
research and actively participate in the development of knowledge in the areas of criminology theory, crime control, and
correctional and police administration. The degree is especially beneficial for students already working in a criminal justice
occupation who seek to increase their professional knowledge and skills, as well as those who have an interest in teaching at
the community college level, or who want to pursue a doctoral degree. The program is based on a multi-disciplinary study of the
behavioral sciences as they apply to specialized areas.
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The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed primarily for persons who aspire to management
positions in the field of criminal justice. It is designed for nontraditional students who have full-time jobs. Scheduled
courses are most often held at night on campus and at the University Center in The Woodlands, and sequenced so that students
can complete the degree in two years. The degree prepares students to work in various areas of criminal justice administration
including, but not limited to, organizational management and social policy.
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The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management is designed to deliver skills critical
for effective functioning in managerial positions in criminal justice and for career advancement. This degree is offered in the
most flexible delivery formats available. The non-traditional student has three alternative options to complete this degree,
and the traditional "thesis" requirement has been replaced by a capstone course. Choose the option that best fits your needs
by indicating "Online option," "Weekend option," or "University Center option," in the proposed area of study section on your
application (fill out online).
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Online option: All classes are held online; you will engage in most learning activities during time which you set aside for study. There will be a need to interact live online occasionally, but these sessions will be arranged to the greatest extent possible to not interfere with your personal obligations.
Weekend option: This intensive weekend program is held at the Criminal Justice Center on campus at Sam Houston State University. Designed to serve the needs of the experienced criminal justice professional, this program teaches skills necessary for career advancement and administrative and managerial positions in the criminal justice field.
The Master of Science in Forensic Science is one of the first
of its kind in the state of Texas and one of
only a handful of such programs in North America . The forensic science program is designed to provide both classroom and
laboratory exposure for students. This degree seeks to apply the principles of the physical sciences, chemistry, and biology to
the purposes of law. A formal internship, conducted in a forensic laboratory, provides students with hands-on training in the
areas of forensic DNA, forensic toxicology, firearms and ballistics, trace evidence analysis, and controlled substance analysis.
Many students in the MSFS program go on to work for both public and private forensic laboratories, federal, state and local
governments, hospitals, colleges, and toxicology laboratories.
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The Master of Science in Security Studies is a unique program that provides a comprehensive security management program to individuals wanting to advance their
knowledge, skills, and qualifications within the dynamic field of security. Security already has an affinity to the administration
of justice. This specialized degree program intended to produce professionals who are best qualified to meet the unique demands of the
criminal justice system and homeland security. The broad educational objective of the program is to graduate "managers and
leaders," individuals who will possess expertise in both theoretical and experiential dimensions of security management. The
rationale of this approach is to produce managers who are knowledgeable of pragmatic issues and who are on the cutting edge of
strategic issues facing security in the future. A graduate of the Master of Science in Strategic Security Studies will possess
the necessary skills and credentials that will be in high demand in both public and private sectors in Texas, throughout the
United States, and internationally.
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For more information and for course descriptions visit the SHSU online graduate catalog.
