Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Concentration Non-Thesis (MS)
CIP:43.0103.00
The online Homeland Security Concentration is a 12-credit hour concentration (part of the 36 credit hour MS in CJ program) designed for practitioners and researchers in the criminal justice field. It provides courses to assist students with career advancement, while continuing to work in the criminal justice field and/or towards a PhD. The concentration integrates the theory and framework for improved comprehension of issues in homeland security including current legal practices, history, organization, and border issues. This program includes options for electives that cater to individual student interests.
All application materials for the Master of Science in Criminal Justice are due by the date prescribed by the Graduate School to be considered for admission. Students may apply and begin the graduate program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer if fully admitted into the program.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, you must meet the following requirements prior to the application deadline:
- Submit an application for graduate studies by the due dates provided by the Graduate Office. Deadlines can be found at: http://www.tamiu.edu/gradschool/
- Pay the application fee
- Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Submit a professional resume
Automatic Admission will be granted to students with a bachelor’s degree (in any major or field) with an overall GPA of 2.8 or above OR a 2.5 overall GPA with 3 or more years of work experience in Criminal Justice or related fields. Applicants with an overall GPA below 2.8 with no work experience in Criminal Justice or related fields will be reviewed by program Faculty.
Applicants with an overall GPA below 2.5 will also be required to submit a 200-word Personal Statement describing their academic or professional background characteristics that will assist them in successfully completing the online degree program and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Program Faculty.
The admissions committee may request a personal interview.
Major Curriculum - Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Concentration Non-Thesis (MS)
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CRIJ 5300 | Found in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 5301 | Adv Smnr in Crij System | 3 |
| CRIJ 5303 | Law&Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 5320 | Advanced Methods of Social Res | 3 |
| CRIJ 5321 | Terrorism | 3 |
| CRIJ 5322 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| CRIJ 5330 | Seminar in Criminological Theo | 3 |
| CRIJ 5395 | Capstone Project in CRIJ | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Cybercrime | ||
| Organized Crime | ||
| Public Policy Dev&Implem | ||
| Criminal Justice Electives | ||
| Select two CRIJ Courses at the 5000 level. | 6 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 36 | |