Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs for students to choose from. These programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen field.

Master's Programs

• Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • MBA General
  • MBA with a Concentration in Business Analytics
  • MBA with a Concentration in Strategic Human Resources
  • MBA with a Concentration in Marketing
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
  • M.Ed. in Educational Technology
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Education Teaching and Transforming Advanced and Gifted Education
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Education Education Technology
  • M.Ed. in Special Education Learning and Behavioral Disabilities
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) Executive Concentration
• Master of Science in Construction Management
• Master of Science in Engineering Management
  • Industrial Management
  • Manufacturing
• Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Recreation and Sport Management
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion
• Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion Health Equity
• Master of Science in Respiratory Care
  • Clinical Specialist
  • Leadership
  • Polysomnography
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Executive Track
• Master of Long-Term Care Administration
• Master of Health Information Management
  • Health Informatics and Data Analytics
  • Healthcare Information Security

Bachelor's Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Education
  • Applied Bilingual/Biliteracy Education, EC-6
  • Applied Elementary Education, EC-6
  • Applied Special Education, EC-12
• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • Emergency Medical Services
• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to BSN
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health
• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
  • Persuasion, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement
  • Professional and Organizational Advancement
  • Relationship Management and Well-Being
• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)
• Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development and Learning in Organizations
• Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
• Bachelor of General Studies in Integrated Studies

Certificate Programs

• Post-Master's Certificate in Psych Mental Health NP
• Principal Certification

Program Details

Master of Science in Criminal Justice Executive Concentration

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Executive Concentration is designed for working professionals in the field of criminal justice. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance in their careers.

Program Overview

The program is 30 credit hours and can be completed in as few as 14 months. The curriculum includes core courses and electives.

Core Courses

• CJ 5310: Administration of Justice
• CJ 5315: Advanced Research Methods in Criminal Justice
• CJ 5325: Statistics for Criminal Justice
• CJ 5330: Management Principles in Criminal Justice
• CJ 5340: Personnel Practices in Criminal Justice
• CJ 5370: Professional Paper

Electives

Students choose 12 credit hours from the following electives:

• CJ 5333: Race, Class, and Crime
• CJ 5380A: Ethics and The Criminal Justice System
• CJ 5380R: Criminal Justice Policy
• CJ 5380S: Criminal Justice Leadership
• CJ 5380T: Crime, Criminal Justice and the Media

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have:

• A baccalaureate degree in criminal justice or a related field from a regionally accredited university
• A minimum 3.0 GPA overall or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
• A resume/CV detailing extracurricular and community activities, and honors and achievements
• A statement of purpose indicating career aspirations and reasons for pursuing the MSCJ program

Tuition

The total tuition for the program is $15,014. The tuition is paid by the course, and the cost per credit hour is $500.

Calendar

The program has multiple start dates throughout the year. The term lengths vary from 8 to 10 weeks.

Research Areas

The university is associated with leading applied research centers, including the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center and the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC). These centers provide students with opportunities to engage in research and professional development in the field of criminal justice.