The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program at Bowling Green State University began in 2001. The MSCJ degree emphasizes the development of individuals for leadership roles in criminal justice agencies, as well as providing a base for pursuit of doctoral level study.
Criminal Justice, M.Sc.
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About
The MSCJ program provides students with a solid base of understanding law enforcement, corrections, courts, and juvenile justice, while permitting students to focus and specialize their studies in a wide range of core areas. The program provides students with a solid background in both theory, practice, and research in criminal justice, which prepares graduates to better understand the challenges facing them in the criminal justice field.
The programme
Take the next step in your criminal justice career with BGSU's Master's of Science in Criminal Justice. This high-caliber program will equip you for leadership roles in criminal justice agencies, as well as provide a solid base for the pursuit of a doctoral degree. For working professionals interested in pursuing a Criminal Justice graduate degree on a part-time basis, we maintain an evening course schedule with classes offered from 6-9 PM.
Accreditation
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Criminal Justice Processes and Institutions
- The Nature of Crime
- Criminal Justice Policy Analysis
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 12 months
- Average part-time duration 24 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Part-time variant Flexible
- Credits 33 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus, Online
- Time flexibility Semi-structured
- Attendance No Attendance
- Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request
- Student interaction Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
- Time flexibility
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
General Requirements
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- Scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. Upon admission, final official or notarized copies of transcripts from all institutions where degrees were earned (showing dates when the degrees were conferred) and diplomas from international institutions must be submitted.
- Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, OAE) may be required. Please visit the program website for additional information.
- Programs may also require recommendations, a statement of purpose, a resume, and other documents. Please visit the program website for additional information.
Tuition Fee
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18678 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9339 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
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10688 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5344 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Bowling Green
- 900 - 1400 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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