Overview

Program Details

Area of Emphasis: Specialization in Criminology

Applicants for admission to the The Sociology at Northern Illinois University should have a background equivalent to 3 semester hours each in sociological theory, sociological methods, and statistics. Students with deficiencies in these areas may be required to take appropriate course work to remove these deficiencies as soon as possible after enrollment. Students admitted to these programs with stipulated deficiencies will be informed by the graduate adviser of the courses that must be taken.

Graduate courses are classified into six fields: theory, research methods and statistics, social organization and institutions, social psychology, sociology of health and aging, and criminology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Sociological Theory
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology
Theories of Delinquency and Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Criminology Public Relations View 182 other Masters in Public Relations in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.

Achieved a 3.00 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.

If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).

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Letters of recommendation.

Statement of purpose.

Test scores (if required).

Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)

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Tuition Fee

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International

14421 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 874 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

8332 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 505 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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