Overview

This Criminology and Criminal Justice comprehensive program at Florida Atlantic University focuses on the two critical dimensions of the criminal justice system — understanding and responding to crime, from both theoretical and operational perspectives. Students progress through a solid foundation of applied theory and research courses that are focused on analyzing the causes and prevalence of crime, along with evaluating evidence-based approaches for preventing and responding to criminal behavior.

Learning outcomes

As a graduate of this program, you will be well suited for a wide range of professional opportunities in the criminal justice field that seek to:

Analyze, implement, and evaluate crime-related public policy;
Apply best practices to prevent crime and redirect convicted offenders;
Manage and lead police as well as correctional organizations;
Integrate research findings into initiatives designed to improve the criminal justice system.

You will also obtain the solid educational foundation needed if interested in continuing on toward advanced doctoral-level studies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Understanding Criminal Behavior

Social Disorganization and Crime Prevention

Crime Analysis in Policing

Restorative Justice Research, Policy and Practice

Courts, Sentencing and the Judicial Process

Prisoner Re-entry Policy and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 143 other Masters in Criminology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Note that a student can potentially be assigned two assistantships each semester, but cannot work any more than 20 hours per week total for FAU in any capacity (i.e., includes other FAU employment).
To receive either type of assistantship, students must be enrolled full-time (9 credits, fall and spring). Assistantships are assigned several weeks before classes start and new students must be accepted to the program before they qualify for an assistantship.

Tuition Fee

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International

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 12 months.
National

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7592 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Boca Raton

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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