Overview

The Community Justice concentration in Fitchburg State University’s MS in Criminal Justice program prepares students to become a force for change in the world, contributing meaningfully to their communities and working in various contexts to restore relationships, reduce recidivism, and promote social harmony.

Program Overview

Social justice philosophies and practices are more embedded in the fabric of society and the overall criminal justice system than ever before.

In response to these changes, the Community Justice concentration provides graduate students with a broader, more holistic, socially just systems approach to crime causation, deterrence, and cessation.

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Sociological research, ethics, online criminology, interviewing techniques, and criminal investigations — these are just some of the areas in which our faculty members specialize.

As leaders in the field, they pursue interdisciplinary projects, ask bold questions, and devise creative solutions to pressing challenges. As educators, they invest in their students’ success and encourage them to learn and grow to their fullest potential.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice Process
Crime Causation
Program Evaluation
Ethical Issues Criminal Justice
Cultural Diversity Communication
Social Relations Legal System
Community Justice Approach Criminal Justice
Community Reentry Integration

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling admission for domestic students

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript. We require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8.
If you attended Fitchburg State University for your undergraduate education, please add the school to the Academic History Tab, and Fitchburg State will upload your transcript to your application on your behalf.
Personal statement. In a statement of no more than 300 words, please describe how earning a master's degree in criminal justice would help you fulfill your personal and professional goals.
Professional resume and references. Please upload a professional resume that sets forth, at a minimum, your educational and employment history. On your resume, please include the names and contact information of three references. At least two must be individuals under whose supervision you have worked in a professional capacity.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5850 USD / year

≈ 5850 USD / year
Out-of-State

5850 USD / year

≈ 5850 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5850 USD / year

≈ 5850 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Community Justice.

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Program Overview

Learn From the Experts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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