American University Washington DC Multiple locations
Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
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Overview
Justice, Law and Criminology from American University Washington DC blends the work of scholars from many disciplines, including the social sciences, law, and the humanities, which allows our students to gain a holistic understanding of issues and institutions. You will join a cohort of exceptional students from various academic backgrounds and build relationships with other passionate individuals to facilitate a collaborative and interdisciplinary educational experience.
Careers
Students that examine criminology and criminal justice are prepared for work in the justice system as well as further study of crime and punishment in doctoral programs or law schools. Career fields include criminology and law enforcement for positions within investigative and security services, and federal, state, and local government.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Concept of Justice
- The Constitution and Criminal Procedure
- Criminological Theory
- Justice and Public Policy: Controversial Issues
- Victimology
- Domestic Violence
- Race and Justice in America
- Advanced Seminar in Policing
- Drugs, Crime, and Public Policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- The School of Public Affairs operates on a rolling admissions basis for our graduate programs.
- Deadlines are the ones for priority admission.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Legal Studies Criminology View 299 other Masters in Criminal Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application & Fee
- Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Resume/CV
- GRE Test Scores
- Writing Samples
- English Proficiency
- Original Transcripts or Academic Records
Tuition Fee
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International
32616 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32616 USD per year during 24 months.
Tuition for National students: $1,637 per credit hour
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
1705 - 2975 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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