Overview
The Criminal Justice Administration program at Point Park University is designed for both the well-educated criminal justice professional who must be armed with diverse skills, as well as the working professional who wants to pursue advanced education on Saturdays.
This graduate degree in criminal justice is offered in an accelerated format and can be completed in three semesters of full-time study.
Career Options
Graduates with criminal justice administration master's degrees can pursue various leadership opportunities at the federal, state, county, city and township levels, such as:
- State and Local Policing
- Federal Law Enforcement
- Corrections
- Judicial System
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Criminal Justice Administration and Management
- Politics, Policy and Criminal Justice
- Organizational Behavior in Criminal Justice
- Economics of the Criminal Justice System
- Advanced Research Design and Analysis in Criminal Justice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
- Rolling admissions
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 210 other Masters in Criminology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the online application - Apply Now Free
- Request official post-secondary transcripts from all institution(s) attended and have them sent to Point Park University. All non -English transcripts must also include English translations.
- Official TOEFL or IELTS results, if applicable, with a test date of no more than two years. (Point Park University TOEFL Institutional Code is 2676).
- Two Letters of Recommendation . Your references should be in a position to assess your potential for successful graduate study , most notably current or former employers or professors. NOTE: MFA candidates are not required to submit letters.
- Personal Statement of Future Goals (two page maximum)
- Current Resume/Vitae.
- Passport identification page and visa page if applicable
Tuition Fee
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International
22770 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 759 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
22770 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 759 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.