| The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree offered by the department of Criminal Justice prepares graduates of the program with the necessary skills and knowledge in the areas of criminal justice administration, program evaluation, and criminological theory. Leadership and critical thinking skills are developed as well as knowledge increased in these areas. For further information, visit the MSCJ page. |
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| August 1 |
Fall Admission |
| November 15 |
Spring Admission |
| March 1 |
Summer Admission |
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| Scholarships: |
MCJ students may be eligible for the 100 Club Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded by the 100 Club of Houston to law enforcement Officers in the Houston metropolitan area who meet the following criteria:
• The student must be a certified peace officer
• The students must currently be employed by a 100 Club member agency
• The student must be recommended by his/her agency chief
• The student must have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher
More details are available in the Scholarship Program Information page. |
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| Application Requirements for Domestic Students: |
| All application materials should be submitted to the Office of Admissions - Graduate Admissions. |
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University of Houston-Downtown
Office of Admissions – Graduate Admissions
One Main Street, Suite N325
Houston, TX 77002-1001 |
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Baccalaureate Degree |
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A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. |
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Application Fee |
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There is a non-refundable application fee of $35.00 (check or money order). Please indicate your name, UHD ID and date of birth on the check or money order. You may also pay by credit card. Information on the type of credit cards accepted and information needed are on the Texas Common Application.
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Official Transcripts |
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You must have official transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions-Graduate Admissions which reflect at least the last sixty semester hours of course work and evidence of a degree awarded. A transcript is considered official when it bears the institution’s seal, is signed by the issuing authority, and is sent directly by the institution or delivered in a sealed envelope from the institution, or is sent electronically to UHD from the issuing institution. Official transcripts must be less than a year old.
Former UHD students may request UHD transcripts free of charge. Visit the Registrar’s Office website for more information.
If you attended a college or university outside the United States, your transcripts must be evaluated by an evaluation service recognized by UHD. Visit the list of suggested evaluation services page.
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Test Scores |
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GRE/MAT/GMAT:
You are required to take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General or the Miller's Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) before being admitted to the Master's Program in Security Management. You should have your official scores sent to the Office of Admissions. Scores are valid only for tests taken within the last five years.
• To have your GRE scores reported to UHD, use the graduate institution code R6922. You may register for the GRE on-line at www.ets.org/gre or by calling 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255).
• To have your MAT scores reported to UHD, use the institution code 2563 . Information on the MAT can be found at www.MillerAnalogies.com. To register for the MAT, contact Harcourt Assessment at 1-800-622-3231.
• To have your GMAT scores reported to UHD, use the program code LMJ-BK-08. You may register for the GMAT on-line at www.mba.com or by calling 1-800-717-GMAT. |
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Personal Statement |
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Submit a personal statement describing how you believe your educational and professional background will contribute to your success in this program. It should contain no more than 500 words. |
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Letters of Reference |
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Submit original letters from three individuals acquainted with your work and academic potential, for example, work supervisors and professors. |
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