Overview

The Master of Science degree program in Criminal Justice at the Fayetteville State University is designed to serve the needs of four primary target audiences:

Students with a BS or BA degree seeking to further their education in criminal justice
Criminal justice professionals and researchers who wish to advance in their careers
Criminal justice and social justice advocates seeking the knowledge and skills to improve the quality of justice in their communities
Military personnel who want to enhance their skills and improve their employment marketability

Key Facts

This department provides a variety of graduate courses related to criminology and criminal justice. This core courses focus on criminal justice systems, criminological thought, statistical applications in criminal justice, and research methods in criminal justice.

Students choose elective courses that address topics such as juvenile justice, community policing, prisons, victimology, race & justice, females & justice, criminal justice administration, corporate/government crime, and other important topics. For more information, please contact Dr. Karen McElrath, Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Criminal Justice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice Systems

Criminological Thought

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Statistical Applications in Criminal Justice

Race, Crime, and Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fayetteville, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
All undergraduate transcripts - official copies to be sent directly from the accredited institution to Fayetteville State University.
Two letters of recommendation from previous professors. If an applicant has been out of school for a number of years, letters from work references may be considered, if the reference can speak to an applicant's ability to succeed in a graduate academic program. Exception: Recommendation forms may be used in lieu of letters if: 1) the applicant has earned a bachelor's degree from FSU, and 2) the forms are completed by FSU professors.
Personal statement describing the applicant's career goals and how earning a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice will help the applicant achieve those goals.

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

9668 USD / year

≈ 9668 USD / year
Out-of-State

9668 USD / year

≈ 9668 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2292 USD / year

≈ 2292 USD / year

Living costs

Fayetteville

United States

930 - 1350 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

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