Texas A&M International University Department of Behavioral, Applied Sciences and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice, MS 5201 University Boulevard Laredo, TX 78041 US   Phone: 1-956-326-2512   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Criminal Justice On Campus   The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a comprehensive program designed to prepare graduate students to actively participate in the development of knowledge in the areas of criminological theory, the administration of justice, ethics and legal studies. It is also designed to prepare students to conduct research in the field of study. The degree is especially beneficial for students already working in criminal justice system who seek to enhance their professional knowledge and skills as well as those who have full-time jobs as courses are scheduled primarily online. Also graduate students are given alternative options to complete the degree which include a non-thesis or thesis plan. Both the non-thesis and thesis plan require the completion of 36 total hours of coursework, 9 hours of which are devoted to the student's minor curriculum. Students may choose to minor in Sociology, Political Science, English, Public Administration, History or Spanish. The completion of the degree also requires students to successfully demonstrate their knowledge of course content in criminal jistice and in their minor coursework. Students must therefore successfully pass a comprehensive exam administered during the last semister of coursework.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: