Welcome
Department of Criminal Justice
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide justice education, research, and service to students, practitioners, policymakers,and
the community by creating an intellectually challenging environment that promotes collegiality and instills
the highest level of ethical standards in the pursuit of informed justice policy and practice.
Vision Statement
The Department of Criminal Justice at UTSA will be a leading program recognized for excellence in justice
research, innovative education, and policy relevant service to improve the quality of justice within society.
Prospective/Graduate Students:
Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice website. Please navigate to the links below for more information on how to become part of our undergraduate program or our Master's of Science in Justice Policy program.
- Academic Advising
- Admissions Application
- Three Year Plan Undergraduate
- Application Instructions
- Degree Requirements
- Graduate Applications
Events Calendar
Department of Criminal Justice Events Calendar.
Criminal Justice Degree Programs:
Undergraduate Program:
The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree, including the Core curriculum requirements, is 120. Thirty-nine of the total semester credit hours required for the degree must be at the upper division level. Please click here for more information.
Graduate Program:
The Master of Science in Justice Policy program (36 credit hours) is designed to provide students with substantial knowledge of policy-making processes, competency in policy planning and evaluation, and the ability to manage justice related organizations in an increasingly complex and volatile political environment. Please click here for more information.
Scholarships:
Undergraduate Scholarships
Graduate Scholarships
Professional
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Student Organizations
Alpha Phi Sigma: The original and largest national Criminal Justice honor society, offers a range of professional development opportunities for both outstanding undergraduate and graduate students.
Alpha Phi Sigma History
Alpha Phi Sigma Application with Supplemental Instructions
Calculating your CRJ GPA
Regalia Pictures and Prices
Regalia Order Form
Additional Resources: