Overview

Through intensive graduate coursework and a full time internship, students in the Criminology program at Florida State University have the opportunity to complete their master’s degree while expanding their professional knowledge and networking in the field.

Coursework & Internship (Field Practice)

Students in the one year master of science track complete a total of 33 credit hours which include 24 hours of coursework and a 9 credit hour full time graduate internship (field practice) at a location of their choice. Students completing this program track take classes beginning in fall semester and finish with a criminology and criminal justice related internship in summer.

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The College’s graduate program is a nationally recognized program of excellence. Students areprepared in the classroom by faculty who are leading experts in the field. Ranked #1 in the nation for research productivity, our faculty members are known for bridging the worlds of research, policy, and practice. Students use knowledge gained in the classroom to bring research to life through internships in areas such as policy and research, courts, corrections, law enforcement, victim services, and private security.

FSU’s distinct location in the Capital City affords our students unparalleled opportunity to complete their field work in criminology and criminal justice related state and federal agencies, including private industry.

Internship opportunities are not limited to just Tallahassee. The College partners with criminal justice agencies throughout the State of Florida and nation to offer an immersive experience that leads to career readiness and success.

Examples of agencies where students complete their graduate internship include: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, The United States Senate, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Proseminar in Criminology

Survey of Criminal Justice Theories

Survey of Criminological Theories

Research Methods

Theory in Criminology & Criminal Justice

Statistics

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

148 _(verbal)

148 _{(quantitative)}

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General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from accredited college/university
3.25 GPA or higher for the final two years of undergraduate study
GRE scores between 148 and 160 on both the verbal & quantitative tests
Three letters of recommendation
A 300-to-500-word statement of interest

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21129 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21129 USD / year

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In-State

8628 USD / year

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Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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Overview

Coursework & Internship (Field Practice)

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tallahassee

Financing

Funding

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