Overview

Key features

The Master of Arts in Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University is internationally renowned for its applied research in policing, courts, and corrections, with particular emphases in organizational change, community partnerships, crime and place, rehabilitation and recidivism, and social justice.

They apply these skills and knowledge to their own original piece of empirical research in a master's thesis.

The MA in Criminology, Law and Society program from George Mason University prepares students for advanced graduate study at the doctoral level and to pursue competitive, research-oriented positions in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and other government agencies, as well as advocacy and non-profit organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Values, Ethics, and Criminal Justice Policy

Law and Social Science
Justice Organizations
Evidence-Based Crime Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Criminal Law Criminology View 374 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

There is no required background or preferred experience for admission to the degree, but students should demonstrate interest in and aptitude for graduate study in criminology, law and society.
The submitted goals statement should be 2-3 pages in length and explain why you want to earn a graduate degree in Criminology, Law and Society and why you want to do so at Mason. If applicable, please refer to specific faculty members’ work and /or research areas and explain your interest (uploaded via online application).
The application requires the names and email addresses (via online application) of the two faculty members or individuals who have first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s academic or professional capabilities who will be submitting required recommendations.
Applicants must send in GRE scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical tests taken within five years of application.
The writing sample should be a recent sole-authored work

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41124 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18060 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18060 USD / year

≈ 18060 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

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