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.

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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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 217 other Masters in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

50220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1674 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

50220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1674 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

22770 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 759 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Funding

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Key information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Fairfax

Financing

Funding

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