Overview
What you will learn
The Criminal Justice Administration MA program offered at University of South Florida targets individuals who do not anticipate continuing on to the doctoral studies. It is a concentrated weekend, cohort-based major leading to the M.A. in five consecutive semesters. Up to two classes may be offered via the internet. Classes are held on weekends, meet for one day, and run seven weeks back-to-back. The major is modeled after a typical executive MBA program for working professionals. This is a cohort based model. This major concentrates on issues related to the organization and operation of criminal justice agencies and related organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theory, Practice, and Research in Law Enforcement
- Research Methods in Criminology
- Quantitative Analysis in Criminology
- Policy Organization, Behavior, and Administration
- Advanced Seminar in Law Enforcement
- Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 237 other Masters in Criminal Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an approved regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s abilities to succeed at the graduate level
- A statement of purpose addressing the motivations to attain a graduate diploma and the intention to apply the diploma to a specific set of purposes
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
15864 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15864 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
15864 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15864 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
7840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7840 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Tampa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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