Overview

The Master of Science in Administration of Justice educates students about the dynamics of crime, criminal behavior, the criminal justice system, and how these complex factors interact in recursive relationships with social institutions and public realities. Students are prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully compete in a variety of professional positions in criminal justice or in closely related fields. This program also prepares students for doctoral programs.

Learning outcomes

Taught by leading criminal justice faculty at Bridgewater State University who have extensive experience as attorneys, law enforcement officers, corrections experts and investigators.

The MS in Criminal Justice program prepares you for continued study or the pursuit of a variety of careers, including leadership roles within the judicial system, law enforcement agencies, legal firms, correctional facilities and the field of criminal justice education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Scholarship

Seminar: Crime, Justice and Society

Applications of Crime Theory

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Analyzing Criminal Justice Data

Ethics and Policy in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Criminal Law Criminology View 267 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application and $50 application fee
Resume
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
GRE scores are required for applicants with a GPA below 3.5
Three appropriate letters of recommendation with preference given to academic letters of reference
Personal statement

Tuition Fee

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International

16104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 488 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

16104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 488 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bridgewater

1289 - 2669 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Administration of 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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