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Texas State University · School of Criminal Justice and Criminology
A Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a 30-hour thesis option, a 36-hour non-thesis option and a 30-hour online-only executive option.
Dedicated MSCJ with in-person thesis and non-thesis options and an online-only executive option.
Degree title names criminal justice; offered with a thesis, non-thesis and online executive option.
Source: cj.txst.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
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Application deadline
January 4, 2027 · for Spring 2027 (online Executive)
Source: online.txst.edu · verified October 24, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Online MSCJ - Executive Concentration | $502 | per creditSource: online.txst.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
American Public University System
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