Overview

Throughout the Criminology and Criminal Justice MSc program from University of Michigan - Dearborn Advance offers maximum flexibility for busy criminal justice professionals and others who want to boost their careers:

Personalize your degree and specialize your expertise with courses that interest you
You can complete all of your courses in person, online, or a combination of both
We offer a non-thesis option

Although a broad range of students can benefit from the program, we’ve designed it primarily for three groups:

Working criminology and criminal justice professionals who want to advance to a policymaking or upper-level management position
Students pursuing an academic career in criminology and criminal justice who plan to continue their studies in a doctoral program
Students interested in pursuing law school or careers in the field of law

The program consists of two required theory courses (8 credits), two required methods courses (6-8 credits), and three-four electives courses from a list of over two dozen options that cover intelligence and homeland security, civil rights and liberties, corrections, restorative justice, juvenile justice, gender, sexuality and justice, immigration, media, white collar crime, environmental justice, and government and nonprofit leadership, among other topics. You'll also have the option to complete a master's thesis grounded in your own independent research.

At UM-Dearborn, we understand the value of practical experience. You’ll get the chance to apply your acquired knowledge in practice-oriented learning environments, giving you the real-world experience that potential employers appreciate. Through a combination of theory, methods, and applied courses,you'll develop skills in research, criminology and criminal justice program planning and evaluation, and the organization and administration of public criminal justice systems.

Career opportunities:

Police and Detectives
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Forensic Science Technicians
Lawyers
Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Sociology of Law

Law and Culture

Parole and Probation

Sentencing

Civil Rights and Liberties
Urban Sociology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

36-48 credit hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dearborn, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 312 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA

Completion of the following courses or equivalent:

Introduction to Criminal Justice
Criminology
Criminal Law

Applicants who meet the GPA requirement but lack one or more required courses may be admitted conditionally with the permission of the Program Director. These course deficiencies may be completed concurrently with graduate courses in the program upon Program Director approval.

The GRE is not required.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

15264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15264 USD per year during 24 months.
National

27536 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27536 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

27536 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27536 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Dearborn

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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