Criminal Justice (MS)

Belknap Campus, Louisville, United States

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28,520 USDTuition Fee/year

26 Aug, 2023Application Deadline

YesScholarships

CriminologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The goals of the Department of Criminal Justice are for students to achieve a specialized understanding of the criminal justice system, criminal behavior, legal processes and the relationship of these phenomena to society. Graduate studies in the Department of Criminal Justice provide students with advanced social and behavioral science skills as well as a detailed and thorough understanding of crime, criminal justice and related processes. Graduates of this program are prepared to continue advanced studies in criminal justice or other social sciences and to assume mid and upper-level leadership positions within criminal justice programs and agencies.

The interdisciplinary nature of the program maintains the dynamic posture that allowed this crime-related discipline to emerge and to mature quickly and successfully. Graduate students are given latitude in choosing elective courses in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Elective courses related to the student's program of study are selected from the resources of the entire University. Courses in social work, public administration, law, business, and the various departments of the College of Arts and Sciences are possible electives that the student may consider. Electives outside the department must have the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies. With proper selection, the electives can complement the core criminal justice courses and produce a balanced, interdisciplinary program which is tailored to meet specific professional and career goals.

Program overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Admission requirements

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

80+

Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work completed. The minimum requirement for admission is the Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's academic or professional capabilities.
An original essay identifying the applicant's background, professional interests and goals. The essay should be 300-500 words and should allow the faculty to better understand the applicant's motivation and the potential for graduate work.
Completed graduate application to the Graduate School.
Those applicants whose native language is not English and who do not hold a degree from a university where the language of instruction is English must also submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based test (iBT) or 213 paper based test (PBT) or 550 (old test).

Application Deadline

26 Aug 2023

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

14,170 USD

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

28,520 USD

Other Expenses

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Criminal Justice (MS)

Belknap Campus, Louisville, United States

28,520 USDTuition Fee/year

26 Aug, 2023Application Deadline

YesScholarships

CriminologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Application

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

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