Overview
Public Administration - Criminal Justice Administration from Westfield State University offers both general and specialized courses by WSU full-time and adjunct faculty in the Criminal Justice department. Students will gain expertise in the design and evaluation of criminal justice. This program provides a quality graduate degree that is affordable, responsive to local workforce needs and is accessible to working part-time commuting students.
Careers
- Community service leaders
- International specialists in non-profit and corporate settings
- Lawyers
- Legal aides
- Public policy makers
- Public sector managers
- Teachers
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary Problems in Criminal Law
- Criminological Theory
- Community Based Corrections
- Law Enforcement Policy Developments
- Corrections Administration
- Criminal Justice Planning
- Administrative Theory of Criminal Justice
- Homeland Security: Organization and Administration
- GIS: Mapping Community Data
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Public Administration Criminal Law Legal Studies View 317 other Masters in Legal Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
GRE® Required
English requirements
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
- Official transcripts indicating a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which includes at least 15 credits of coursework in a field appropriate for the program, such as management, political science, regional planning or criminal justice;
- A minimum 2.8 GPA overall or minimum 3.0 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate studies;
- A satisfactory GRE or MAT score;
- A narrative statement (of approximately 350 words) about your professional goals, academic experience, work experience and other factors that support your application.
- Three letters of recommendation. At least one academic recommendation is suggested.
- Application and $50 application fee
Tuition Fee
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13788 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 383 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
13788 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 383 USD per credit during 12 months.
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.
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