Overview

This Criminal Justice program from Rowan University aims to help students develop their skills to use research to evaluate the effectiveness of programs aimed at preventing and controlling crime.

Upon degree completion, graduates will have an understanding of the causes of crime, of the impact of law on society and of contemporary issues in policing, courts and corrections.

Key Features

Rowan University hosts a series of on campus and virtual events throughout the year to help you get to know us.

From general information sessions, to program specific meetings with advisors, to webinars on timely and thought-provoking topics, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to ask questions, network with academics and future students, and learn from some of the most innovative and informed faculty in higher education today.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues In Criminal Justice

Contemporary Developments In Theory

Research Methods

Law And Society

Criminal Justice Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glassboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Completed Application Form

$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee

Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning

Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)

Current professional resume

Typewritten statement of professional objectives (Personal statements should be well developed essays that demonstrate your ability to write at the graduate level)

Two letters of recommendation (Academic references preferred)

Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Submission of official GRE test results is highly recommended

It is highly recommended applicants have successfully completed an introductory class in Criminal Justice, Research Methods, or Statistics at the undergraduate level at an accredited institution.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26310 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26310 USD / year

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26310 USD / year

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Living costs

Glassboro

United States

1014 - 2496 USD / month

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