Overview
Within the Master of Science in Criminal Justice at George Mason University criminal justice problems demand leaders and decision-makers who are well-prepared to make good choices about what to do and how to do it.
In courses taught by cutting-edge criminal justice practitioners and faculty who are leading researchers in evidence-based policy and practice, our students receive the scientific knowledge and real-world insights necessary to evaluate, select, and implement criminal justice policies and practices that are effective, efficient, and fair.
Key Features
- Students in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice at George Mason University also learn data analysis skills that equip them with the practical knowledge required for many policy-oriented and front-line operational positions.
- The MS program in Criminal Justice prepares graduates to be leaders and change agents in the criminal justice field.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Evidence-based Crime and Justice Policy
- Implementing Crime and Justice Policy
- Leadership in Justice Organizations
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Evaluation of Crime and Justice Policies and Practices
- Research Practicum in Justice Policy and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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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
- The submitted goals statement should be 200-300 words in length describing what you intend to do with your MS degree in Criminal Justice.
- The writing sample is an essay of 500-750 words that identifies a current problem or issue in criminal justice and examines promising approaches to mitigating or resolving it.
- Two letters of recommendation should come from faculty members or individuals with first-hand knowledge of your academic or professional capabilities.
- The Office of Graduate Admissions, in coordination with the MS in Criminal Justice review committee, will consider requests from admitted students to defer their enrollment to a future term if they choose not to enroll in the semester for which they were accepted.
Tuition Fee
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International
50580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1686 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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50580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1686 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
23160 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 772 USD per credit during 12 months.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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