Master of Science in Victim Services Management
Sam Houston State University

Program Details

Sam Houston State University offers the Master of Science in Victim Services Management, an online criminal justice degree.  Although this program is beneficial for all individuals, the ideal students will have experience in the victim services field.  This online master’s in human services degree prepares students to work in various areas of victim services, providing a better understanding of the services available.  You will study rape crisis centers and other victim service providers while gaining the tools to provide aid to victims.  Graduates are prepared to work in such victim services areas as direct service provision, organizational management, and social policy development. 

The curriculum offers a variety of courses, such as:

  • Gender and Criminal Justice
  • Human Sex Trafficking
  • Elder Abuse and Victimization
  • Interpersonal Violence
  • Neurobiology of Trauma

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Sam Houston State University 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)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent