Overview

The Master of Criminal Justice is offered by University Of Mississippi. The MCJ Policy & Practice program option is a 30-credit degree program providing students with the foundations needed to master applied methodological and theoretical knowledge to engage in policy analysis and decision-making. All students must take 12-credits of core classes, one additional research/statistics elective, 4 elective courses, and have three options for program completion (practicum, capstone course, or thesis).

Funding Opportunities

The department has funds to support selected graduate students. These funded Graduate Assistantship positions are competitive and provide a stipend and tuition waivers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice Administration

Criminal Justice Research Methods

Theories of Criminal Behavior

Criminal Justice in American Society: Policy & Practice

Courts and Sentencing
Cyber Crime & Cybersecurity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of an awarded Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university.

Quality of the applicant’s academic record, as evidenced by cumulative grade point average. At least a 3.0 or equivalent grade point average on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework is required.

Three letters of professional recommendation.

Statement of Interest.

Writing Sample.

International students must demonstrate compliance with the University of Mississippi’s English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Exemptions policy.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

30150 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9990 USD / year

≈ 9990 USD / year

Living costs

Oxford

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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