Overview
Criminology - Global Criminology at San José State University uniquely combines advanced study of contemporary international crime and the various responses to crime around the globe with analytic and research techniques used by advanced scholars.
t provides an international comparative curriculum that develops analytical skills, understanding of legal concepts, theoretical competency, and abilities to apply criminology in practical ways. It aims to equip graduates with a truly global outlook on crime and criminal justice, a commitment to international justice, and professional competencies to apply practices from around the globe to meet the particular needs of their communities.
Learning outcomes
- Describe ways to create social change through a critical understanding of the local and global dimensions of crime.
- Articulate and evaluate scholarly-grounded perspectives on issues of crime and justice, including ways that criminology explains crime and reactions to crime, through academic, professional and social media.
- Explain theories, assumptions, foundational knowledge, analytical and interpretive protocols, tools, and technologies within the field of criminology at a level demonstrating preparation for advanced professional responsibilities, or pursuing a PhD in criminology-related areas.
- Demonstrate skills in each step of an investigative, creative, or practical project (e.g., brainstorming, planning, formulating hypotheses or complex questions, designing, creating, completing, and communicating) that helps advance understanding of a criminological or related issue.
- Employ global perspectives on criminology and concepts of justice to support research-informed solutions to contemporary social problems.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
- Applied Research and Statistics
- International Criminology & Juvenile Delinquency
- Crime & Gender Around the World
- Cyber Forensics
- Global Terrorism
- International Human Rights
- Policing in Global Contexts
- Immigration and International Law
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Sociology Criminology Criminal Justice View 125 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- A 3.0 or higher GPA in the last 60 units/credits (90 quareter units) of coursework and a 3.0 or higher GPA in their respective major
- Official transcripts (must be sent sealed by the issuing institution)
- Applicants should also have a general understanding of computers and technology and access to a reliable internet connection.
Tuition Fee
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International
9000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18000 USD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
9000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
Funding
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