Criminology and Criminal Justice M.A.
Investigate New Insights in Criminal Justice
Deepen your understanding of crime with a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Houston-Clear Lake. You'll examine many layers of contemporary crime, including why it occurs, how it's measured and how it's controlled. Guided by the active scholars and writers on our faculty, you'll delve into topics such as homeland security, criminology, computer crime, juvenile delinquency, correctional institutions and more. Study under nationally recognized experts in serial murder, white-collar crime, race and crime and juvenile delinquency and participate in field trips and special topics classes such as Homeland Security.
Make the World a Safer Place
As part of your Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice, you'll personalize
your curriculum to complete a thesis, internship or additional coursework to best
suit your interests and goals. Pursue internships with local, state and federal agencies,
as well as teaching internships. You will prepare for careers in the criminal justice
system, but professionals in many other fields have also benefited from the knowledge
and skills of the graduate study of criminology. Possible future jobs include as a
community college instructor, juvenile counselor, litigation manager and victim services
specialist.
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Admission Requirements
University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities wants to
help you reach your educational goals. Discover the admissions requirements that will
let you become the next UHCL Hawk.
Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student. Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application.
All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application
deadlines. Applicants with a last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher or for those who have completed
advanced degrees will be automatically admitted. Those with a last 60-hour GPA below
3.0 and without an advanced degree will be required to take the GRE.
Degree Requirements
This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, M.A.Cost Information
Investigate the direction of your future with this look into the prospective costs of a degree from UHCL.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. Check the status of your application online through E-Services using your UHCL student ID.
The UHCL application is available online through Apply Texas. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Final Deadline - April 1
Document Deadline - April 15
Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - February 15 -
Spring
Final Deadline - October 1
Document Deadline - October 15
Early Deadline - August 1 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - August 15 -
Summer*
Final Deadline - March 1
Document Deadline - March 15
Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - February 15
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
UH-Clear Lake at Pearland
1200 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, Texas 77581
Phone: 281-212-1700
Since 2010, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland has proudly served as an upper-level institution serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in fields like business and behavioral science.
Criminology and Criminal Justice M.A. Faculty

Kimberly Dodson
Associate Professor, Criminology Program Director,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3492
Email: dodsonk@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.02

Hae Rim (Helen) Jin
Assistant Professor of Criminology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3459
Email: jin@uhcl.edu
Office: Arbor Central 1307.19

Henda Hsu
Program Director of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Associate Professor of Criminology
and Criminal Justice,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3475
Email: hsuh@uhcl.edu
Office: Arbor Central 1307.10

Everette B. Penn
Professor of Criminology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3383
Email: PennEv@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.21