Overview

The M.A. in Criminal Justice program has a long history of producing dedicated, well-rounded students who are in top demand by federal, state and local agencies. Criminal Justiceis offered by University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Learning outcomes

Those who have earned the MA in Criminal justice have advanced their career ladders as police officers and at various local, state and federal law enforcement or judicial agencies. They have taken jobs ranging from payroll clerk in the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office to assistant chief investigator at the Federal Defenders of San Diego. Thesis track students often take positions in academia.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Criminological Theory: Foundations

Administration of Justice System

Descriptive & Inferential Statistics

Research Design

Law and Public Policy or Managing Criminal Justice Organizations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 182 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submitted online application

No specific undergraduate major or pre-requisite is required

Official transcript from previously earned degrees

No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required

2 letters of recommendation

Statement of purpose

$50 application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

13200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 600 USD per credit during 18 months.
National

13200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 600 USD per credit during 18 months.
In-State

13200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 600 USD per credit during 18 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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