Degree Program Overview
The College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University is one of the oldest and most prestigious programs in the nation.
The Criminal Justice and Victim Studies degrees, offered by the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, provide a close-knit learning environment, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities including a full-service courtroom.
We offer an online bachelor's degree which allows students to complete their four-year degree with flexibility.
Coursework
The College of Criminal Justice offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in both Criminal Justice and Victim Studies. Additionally, both the BA and BS in Criminal Justice are offered online.
For both Criminal Justice and Victim Studies, the BS requires additional hours of a social science (e.g., psychology, sociology, political science, etc.) whereas the BA requires additional hours of a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, French, American Sign, etc.).
Popular courses include:
- Cyber Crime
- Global Terrorism
- Forensic Science
- Victimology
- Violent Offenders
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- White Collar Crime
- Criminal Investigation
Internships
The College of Criminal Justice offers an internship program for seniors to earn course credit while gaining hands-on experience and networking opportunities. Participating organizations include INTERPOL, the FBI, local police departments, and many more.
Careers in Criminal Justice
- Police Officer
- Probation Officer
- Lawyer
- Investigator
- Fire Inspector
- Document Examiner
- Counselor
- Social Worker
- Security Officer
Or continue your education with a graduate degree.
Program Breakdown
| Category | Degree Summary |
|---|---|
| Catalog Entry | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Length | 120 Credit Hours |
| Enrollment | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Costs | Rates Per Semester |
View the On Campus Criminal Justice Brochure (.pdf)
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: May 15