Master of Science in Criminal Justice
University of Houston-Downtown

Program Details

Increase your knowledge and prepare for leadership roles with the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice. This program serves to further develop your skills in criminal justice planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will learn how to lead law enforcement organizations effectively and efficiently, with responsiveness to the needs of your community.

Students will develop a research plan to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and policies in the criminal justice system and use statistical analysis to derive insights. Coursework also examines daily operations and issues in the criminal justice system. Beyond just career advancement, graduates of the online criminal justice degree program can also use this credential to teach at a community college or pursue a related doctoral degree. 

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Houston-Downtown is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Essay/Writing Sample