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Overview
The Department of Criminology, Law and Society 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.
Key Features
- 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.
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Courses included:
- Values, Ethics, and Criminal Justice Policy
- Criminological Theory
- Law and Social Science
- Justice Organizations
- Evidence-Based Crime Policy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology View 258 other Masters in Criminal Law in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
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
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International
42930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
42930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
16290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 543 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
1330 - 2300 USD /month
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