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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Abbotsford Campus, Abbotsford, Canada
20 monthsProgram duration
3,006 CADTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
CriminologyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In this 30 credit program, you examine ethical dilemmas and problems that you are likely to encounter within your chosen profession and gain the skills to accomplish crime analysis to develop practical responses to crime.
You explore how to address current issues within criminal justice systems and gain the analytical and leadership skills to recommend new policies and procedures.
You can complete the program in as little as 20 months, taking two courses per semester for five consecutive semesters.
After you graduate, you are ready to take on leadership and management roles, engage in policy development or research, and most importantly, contribute to the development of a more effective, efficient, and innovative criminal justice system in Canada.
Program overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In this 30 credit program, you examine ethical dilemmas and problems that you are likely to encounter within your chosen profession and gain the skills to accomplish crime analysis to develop practical responses to crime.
You explore how to address current issues within criminal justice systems and gain the analytical and leadership skills to recommend new policies and procedures.
You can complete the program in as little as 20 months, taking two courses per semester for five consecutive semesters.
After you graduate, you are ready to take on leadership and management roles, engage in policy development or research, and most importantly, contribute to the development of a more effective, efficient, and innovative criminal justice system in Canada.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Undergraduate
Undergraduate degree (e.g. BA, BA Crim, BSc) from a recognized institution; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, assessed on the basis of all university-level courses attempted; Minimum of three years full-time employment in criminal justice or a closely related field; however, to be competitive, a minimum of five years full-time criminal justice employment is recommended; Applicants are assessed for suitability and potential for success in the program as identified through their statement of interest, academic and professional experiences, reference letters, writing sample, and interview.
Tuition fee and scholarships
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