Criminal Justice, Master

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    Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

About

Courses of this Master of Criminal Justice from Saint Ambrose University include topics such as criminology theory, justice statistics, research methods, crime policy analysis, leadership, ethics, and more.

The curriculum addresses social justice topics including race, class, gender, and their impact on the criminal justice system – from arrest through sentencing.

In addition to coursework, your degree culminates with the creation of a portfolio that consists of term papers, exams, and class presentations which document all that you've achieved.

If you are interested in a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate studies, our Criminal Justice program offers an accelerated BA-MCJ program to qualified students, allowing them to earn both degrees in five years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Applied Criminological Theory
  • Crime Policy Analysis
  • The Constitution and Law
  • Data and Research in Criminal Justice
  • Writing for the Criminal Justice Professional

                      Detailed Programme Facts

                      • More details: Next Start Date - Online format: 14 January
                      • Programme intensity

                        You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

                        Full-time
                        • Full-time duration 24 months
                        Part-time
                      • Credits
                        30 alternative credits
                      • Languages
                        • English
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                      • Delivery mode
                        On Campus, Online
                      • More information Go to the programme website

                      English Language Requirements

                      You only need to take one of these language tests:

                      • Minimum required score:

                        85

                        The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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                      • Minimum required score:

                        563

                        The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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                      • Minimum required score:

                        6.5

                        The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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                      Academic Requirements

                      • Complete the online Graduate Admission Application.
                      • Submit official grade transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. These transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the graduate program to which you are applying for admission.
                      • f you are required to submit a personal goals statement, test scores or references, send these directly to the graduate program.

                      Tuition Fee

                      • International

                        970 USD/credit
                        Tuition Fee
                        Based on the original amount of 970 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.

                      • National

                        970 USD/credit
                        Tuition Fee
                        Based on the original amount of 970 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
                      We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

                      Living costs for Davenport

                      • 820 - 1240 USD/month
                        Living Costs

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

                      Funding

                      Check the programme website for information about funding options.

                      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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