Overview

Key facts

The Criminal Justice program from Grand Valley State University is designed to prepare those students who are planning to pursue doctoral degrees.

Why Study Criminal Justice At Grand Valley?

Faculty have practical experience, diverse specialties, strong academic credentials, and a vast knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Students receive a challenging, enriching, and applied academic experience.

Class sizes are small, students in the program come from various backgrounds, and there are numerous opportunities for students to work one-on-one with professors through graduate assistantships.

Career Options

Graduates find employment in a variety of professions, including:

Law enforcement

Court administration

Correctional administration

Juvenile justice

Probation and parole

Private security

Social services

Public administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Methodology

Criminal Justice Leadership

Legal and Ethical Issues

Criminal Justice Policy and Program Evaluation

Research Methodology and Data Analysis

Criminology

Policing and Society

Corrections and Punishment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale calculated from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Three letters of recommendation (at least two are from current or former professors).
A personal statement essay detailing academic preparation, background experiences and professional, educational and career goals for entry into a master's program in criminal justice, and any special topic areas that you would like to pursue at the master's level.
The Graduate Committee reserves the right to require additional information it deems appropriate, including GRE test scores and writing samples. The committee may also require applicants to appear for an oral interview. The decisions of the Graduate Committee are final.
Students who have not earned a degree in criminal justice or criminology may be required to take undergraduate criminal justice courses at the discretion of the MCJ graduate program director.

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

25146 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

25146 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

25146 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Allendale

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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