Overview

Gain valuable insight from professors who have served in the field as you study the larger context of crime and its impact on society. Bring your studies to life as you combine theory with practice, culminating in a final graduate project that can create a real-world impact on today’s justice system. Experience-based learning prepares you for advanced-level positions in your field. You will learn from faculty with experience on the front lines of service, just like you. With the program motto “knowledge is power,” our faculty have all used education as a catalyst to promote ethics and empower change in the criminal justice system.

Career

With a Criminal Justice program from Governors State University, you can contribute to a more just society as you work in a variety of settings, including federal and state agencies, corrections facilities, local and private law enforcement agencies, and educational institutions. Receive training on leading-edge technology in digital forensics and computer security, opening doors to opportunities in investigative careers. Or, focus your studies on increasing administrative effectiveness through research and innovations in public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Criminal Justice Graduate Studies

Criminal Justice Leadership: Theory and Practice

Theories of Crime and Deviance

Research Applications

Administration of Criminal Justice

Justice Systems and the Community

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 334 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (out of a possible 4.0) calculated from the last 60 credit hours earned in the undergraduate degree;
submit a letter of application explaining a statement of personal interest in pursuing a master’s degree in criminal justice;
submit three professional or academic letters of reference

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18172 USD / year

≈ 18172 USD / year
Out-of-State

9086 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9086 USD / year

≈ 9086 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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