Overview

Designed With You in Mind

The Criminal Justice program at Tarleton State University offers a professional curriculum track that's designed through collaboration with Criminal Justice field experts. We present our graduates with extensive academic knowledge along with the management and leadership skills necessary for success in the competitive Criminal Justice field. Furthermore, our program does not require you to take the GRE or MAT.

Program Objectives

Graduates of the program are expected to be:

Conversant with the theoretical and legal principles that are implicit in Criminal Justice Administration,

Knowledgeable about essential research contributions in the field,

Capable of field appropriate research contributions, and

Capable of assuming decision-making responsibilities in any Criminal Justice Administration-related area.

Career Opportunities

The M.C.J. degree is designed for hardworking individuals who desire to use their education to advance in their career. Not only does this degree present advancement, but it also prepares students to teach criminal justice courses at the undergraduate level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Methods for Criminal Justice

Foundations of Criminological Theory

Victimology

Management of Criminal Justice Personnel

Gender, Crime, and Justice

Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-01-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Stephenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 academic/professional letters of recommendation

Submit online graduate admissions application

Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee

Submit a statement of purpose of 600 words or less

A transcript evaluation must be completed by an approved agency which includes all previous academic course work, as well as a complete description of courses and overall GPA (course-by-course evaluation)

International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as a part of the application process

Required of students studying on-campus, in the U.S. only: To obtain a Form I-20 for your studies at Tarleton, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding

If you choose to stay in one of our Residence Halls, fill out the Housing Application

Medical Information

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

14829 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14829 USD per year during 12 months.
National

14829 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14829 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7467 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7467 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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