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Whether you’re preparing for command-level law enforcement, emergency response, investigative work, or public administration, SHSU graduate programs give you flexible paths to advance. Earn a respected degree built for working professionals and gain skills you can use immediately while continuing to serve your community.
Your Path To Justice Leadership
Explore Our High-Impact Graduate Degrees Designed for Your Success
Explore the theory and practice of law enforcement, corrections, and criminology. Prepare for leadership roles in agencies dedicated to public safety and justice reform.
Strengthen your ability to lead law enforcement teams, manage agencies, and make data-informed decisions. Designed for officers and public safety professionals moving into supervisory or command roles.
Gain expertise in emergency management, intelligence analysis, and national security policy. Learn to protect communities through prevention, preparedness, and strategic response.
Focus on advocacy, policy, and leadership in the field of victim services. This program equips you to make a meaningful difference for individuals affected by crime and trauma.
Support for Your Success
At the Graduate and Professional School, our commitment to your success goes beyond the classroom. We offer an array of services to support your academic and professional development.
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Academic Support
Writing and accountability study groups are offered to support graduate writing in a structured environment. Whether you need guidance with research papers, theses, or dissertations, we help you refine your work to its highest standard. We host a regular speaker series that will expose you to diverse perspectives, new research, and inspiring stories, fostering intellectual growth, and sparking thought-provoking discussions.
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Professional Support
We help you refine your interviewing skills and provide individualized consultations to support your professional goals. As mentors, faculty and staff are here to guide and support you throughout your academic journey. Their expertise, experience, and commitment to your success will help shape you into a confident and accomplished professional.
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A graduate degree from Sam Houston State University is a vital investment in your future. We're here to help you maximize your funding opportunities.
- $320 tuition cost per credit hour before financial aid *Not including fees
- 100+ Financial Aid and Assistance programs
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Chris Clem | MS Criminal Justice Leadership & Management
"When SHSU offered this online program, I knew it was an opportunity I could not pass up ... & had the flexibility to make sure I met me professional, family & educational goals"
Chris Byndom | MS Criminal Justice
"This program has shaped & equipped me both academically & professionally to aide me for my future."
Marissa Aldana | MS Victim Studies Management
"It takes a great deal of strength & determination but pushing through helps you grow in ways you never expected."
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