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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
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Criminology Public Relations View 149 other Masters in Public Relations in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
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).
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Test scores (if required).
- Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
- Additional materials required by your program.
Tuition Fee
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International
14404 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 873 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
8316 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
8316 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 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
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