Criminal Justice (Master of Science) | Houston Christian University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionWritingInstructing

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, d
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Computer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Body wire recording devicesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersElectroshock weaponsGlobal positioning system GPS receivers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1111.00	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	$71,470 median$143,130 top	+1.85%	30

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Departmental or program-level curriculum vision for criminal justice and law enforcement education — set strategic direction by leading faculty in comprehensive redesign efforts across undergraduate and graduate offerings.
Junior faculty and instructors — mentor and develop through structured observation, feedback, and professional development planning within a postsecondary criminal justice program.
Institutional policies governing academic integrity, assessment standards, and student records — shape and champion to align the department with accreditation bodies and professional standards organizations.
Interdisciplinary research collaborations with law enforcement agencies, legal scholars, and public safety practitioners — initiate and lead to advance the scholarly reputation of the criminal justice program.
Organizational-scale resource allocation for course scheduling, faculty hiring, and instructional technology — guide through evidence-based decision making in a department chair or program director role.
Regional and national professional conferences — represent the institution as a thought leader, presenting original scholarship and influencing discourse on law enforcement education policy.
Program-level accreditation processes and external review cycles — direct, coordinating faculty contributions and preparing comprehensive self-study documentation for accrediting bodies.
Innovative instructional frameworks integrating simulation, online delivery, and community-based learning — champion and institutionalize across the criminal justice faculty to improve student outcomes at scale.
Grant funding and external partnerships — secure and steward to support research, student scholarships, and curriculum innovation within the criminal justice and law enforcement discipline.
Succession planning and long-term faculty development strategy — architect at the department or college level, ensuring sustained instructional excellence and scholarly productivity in criminal justice education.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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