Memphis , Tennessee , United States
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Overview
Faculty conduct research and participate in program development relevant to the many different facets of criminology and criminal justice. A significant emphasis of the program is on developing partnerships with policymakers, program developers, and other community groups.
Key Features
- The graduate program in Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge about criminology and criminal justice.
- The required course work provides students with the skills necessary for conducting and evaluating research. Graduate students have the opportunity to learn in both classroom and community settings and to work closely with faculty in all facets of research.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- Public Policy Statistics
- Criminal Justice Administration: Programs and Policies
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Intervention Strategies: Changing Organizations and Communities
- Criminological Theory: Causes of Crime
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology View 220 other Masters in Criminal Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Have earned a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.
- Achieved an acceptable score on the GRE. More information on the GRE can be found here. For Fall 2020 admissions only, the GRE requirement will be waived due to hardships caused by Covid19.
- Submit a statement of purpose for graduate study in Criminology and Criminal Justice (two pages, double-spaced).
- Submit a resume or CV.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
Tuition Fee
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International
896 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 896 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
704 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 704 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
512 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 512 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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