Overview

The program at Virginia State University is designed to provide a Master's of Science degree for entry into leadership positions in criminal justice professions.

Learning Outcomes

The students graduating with a Master's of Science in Criminal Justice degree will:

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the field of criminal justice.

Acquire theoretical knowledge of crime and criminal behavior.

Have improved skills for conducting scientific research in criminal justice.

Programme Structure

Like the other departments or units in this illustrious University, the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice takes our role as “The Opportunity” Institution very seriously.

Therefore, from freshman year through graduation, we provide useful advising and guidance to our students to promote on time graduation and enrollment in classes that are geared towards the satisfaction of their degree or minor requirements.

We offer internship opportunities in addition to other external student engagement activities through service learning and volunteering.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 334 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Transcript: If you attended a college or university outside the United States, you must provide an official evaluated transcript (not from you to us, but from the evaluating agency to us).

Language Testing.

Health History.

Financial Certification.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20334 USD / year

≈ 20334 USD / year
Out-of-State

20334 USD / year

≈ 20334 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9142 USD / year

≈ 9142 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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