Overview

The Justice, Law and Criminology degree at American University Washington DC blends the work of scholars from many disciplines, including the social sciences, law, and the humanities, which allows the 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

Terrorism, Crime, and Public Policy

Theories of Punishment

Advanced Seminar in Corrections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National applicants have priority deadlines:

Fall: February 15

Spring: November 1

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Legal Studies Criminology View 112 other Masters in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement

2 Letters of Recommendation

Resume/CV

Unofficial Transcript(s)

English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

34320 USD / year

≈ 34320 USD / year
Out-of-State

34320 USD / year

≈ 34320 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

34320 USD / year

≈ 34320 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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