Overview

Features

The M.A. in Criminal Justice program at Stockton University emphasizes dialogue, critical thinking, policy evaluation, and clear and effective written and oral communication of ideas. Specifically, students in the program will:

Gain knowledge, insight, and sensitivity to occupy professional positions in public and private criminal justice agencies or prepare for continuation of graduate work in Criminal Justice or related field.

Apply criminal justice theories, concepts, or principles to criminological problems.

Use relevant data, information sources, and applied principles of data analysis to enhance understanding of the criminal justice system.

Gain greater understanding of all branches of the criminal justice system and issues confronting these branches.

Learn theoretical and practical issues related to the administration and management of criminal justice organizations.

Appreciate political and ethical dilemmas confronting the process of designing or evaluating effective criminal justice policy.

Learn how the scholarly community contributes to understandings of current issues facing the criminal justice system.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminological Theory

Corrections

Victimology

Law Enforcement and Policing

Crime Data and Analysis

Graduate Research and Evaluation in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Capstone

Judicial Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ocean Acres, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission into the MACJ program through traditional entry is most appropriate for (a) Candidates with BA/BS degrees from other colleges, (b) Candidates who graduated from Stockton over a year prior to their application to the graduate program, and (c) Candidates who graduated from Stockton but do not qualify for direct entry.

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher;

A non-refundable application fee of $50, paid through the Online Application

A graduate application essay submitted through the Online Application

Three current letters of recommendation submitted electronically via the Online Application

Graduate Record Examination

Resume

Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23004 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23004 USD / year

≈ 23004 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15786 USD / year

≈ 15786 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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