Overview

The degree prepares you to:

Lead and manage in criminal justice systems at the local, state and federal levels.
Think critically to solve problems and make decisions that affect short- and long-term outcomes for the institutions you lead.
Articulate and apply a set of ethical principles in the criminal justice system that comports with democratic values and respect for human rights.
Understand and analyze research on crime and criminal justice policy.
Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.

Key Facts

Career opportunities for graduates of the Criminal Justice Administration M.I.S. program offered at Georgia State University are numerous, diverse and rewarding. Graduates find employment at the following:

Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms,
Georgia Bureau of Investigation,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Secret Service,
Local and state law enforcement and correctional agencies,
Probation and parole agencies, and
Juvenile justice agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Management Systems and Strategies
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Crime and the Criminal Justice System
Contemporary Criminal Justice Policy
Cybercrime & Cybersecurity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 203 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
Application fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.
Personal Statement: A brief personal essay explaining the applicant’s interest in the program.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
Two letters of recommendation: Letters should be submitted through the online application.
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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6750 USD / year

≈ 6750 USD / year
Out-of-State

6750 USD / year

≈ 6750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6750 USD / year

≈ 6750 USD / year

Additional Details

$660 per semester online learning fee (if enrolled in 6 or more credit hours)

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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