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Overview
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a major academic unit within the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. The Department offers graduate degrees in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) at Florida International University . The master degrees are available onsite and online.
The Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice requires 36 credit hours (12 courses). All students entering the program are required to complete five courses (15 credits) of core requirements, four electives (12 credits) in criminal justice, and three courses (9 credits) in general electives.
Our Mission
- Reform justice systems to reduce impunity
- Promote access to justice for women and disadvantaged populations
- Support modernization of court administration
- Provide technical assistance and training to combat corruption
- Strengthen media-justice relations
- Support alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
- Build an understanding of the justice system’s impact on minorities and marginalized groups.
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Courses include:
- Criminological Theory
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Data Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Transnational Crime and National Security
- Criminal Justice Policy Analysis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3.2
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online graduate application, including the non-refundable fee.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- GPA of 3.2 or higher in upper division coursework.
- Grade of “B” or better in an undergraduate research methods course.
- Official university/college transcripts from all institutions previously attended.
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers familiar with your academic and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Submit through the online graduate application portal.
- Statement of purpose describing the reasons for pursuing an advanced degree, research interests, and career plans. Submit through the online graduate application portal.
- Written work, such a completed research paper, that demonstrates writing skills. Submit through the online graduate application portal.
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18030 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9015 USD per semester during 12 months. -
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18030 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9015 USD per semester during 12 months. -
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8202 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4101 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for West Miami
900 - 1400 USD /month
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