MSc in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice (Non-thesis Option) in San Marcos United States | Texas State University

Texas State University | San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is a dynamic academic hub, serving around 1,300 undergraduate students along with numerous master's and doctoral candidates. Students can access financial support via scholarships and graduate assistantships, where assistants help faculty with teaching and research activities. Through excellence in education, research, and community engagement, the School generates and shares knowledge while equipping students and professionals to enhance criminal justice practices.
Academic offerings include diverse subjects like law enforcement, justice policy, administrative strategies, and criminology fundamentals. Specialized coursework covers crime assessment and statistical methods, complemented by partnerships with centers like ALERRT and TxSSC.
This program caters to individuals pursuing advanced criminal justice education for various professional paths. The Research Concentration builds theoretical and analytical expertise for examining criminology and justice challenges, preparing students for doctoral studies or research careers. Meanwhile, the Executive Concentration develops practical skills for designing and assessing justice programs, tailored for working professionals pursuing part-time studies.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

baccalaureate degree in criminal justice or related field from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
official GRE scores with competitive scores in the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections
Effective Spring 2023: GRE not required
statement of purpose indicating career aspirations and reasons for pursuing the M.S.C.J. program
two letters of recommendation from persons best able to assess your ability to succeed in graduate school
Effective Spring 2023: curriculum vitae or resume

IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)

Tuition USD 13,992

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