Overview

The Criminology program of University of Pennsylvania has a three-fold purpose. It is designed:

for those who want to spend their careers as "change agents" applying criminological research in public and nonprofit organizations, from law enforcement, prison, and probation agencies to think tanks and consultancies

for research-oriented students preparing for a doctoral program

for those who are interested in exploring both career tracks in just one year

What do our graduates do after graduation?

Penn Criminology M.S. graduates emerge from this program equipped with the knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by employers in government and the private sector and by leading university doctoral programs. How do we know? We have been tracking the careers of our graduates since the program’s inception in 2005. Increasing numbers have been continuing their academic studies at prominent universities in the United States and abroad. For those seeking positions in criminal justice related areas, our employment record is excellent. They are working in criminology-related jobs, ranging from federal, state, and local law enforcement, Washington, D.C. think tanks and consultancies, state and local corrections, and investigative firms, to non-profit research institutes and federally-funded crime prevention initiatives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pro-Seminar in Criminology

Pro-Seminar in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Data Analytics

Research Methods/Crime Analysis

Criminology in Practice

Evidence-Based Crime Prevention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminology View 141 other Masters in Criminology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications to the Masters Program MUST include the following:

Completed application forms, including a personal statement.

Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.

Three letters of reference, with at least two from former professors or individuals who can evaluate academic preparation.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken in the last five years. LSAT scores may be accepted in lieu of GRE scores if the test was taken in the last five years.

Individuals with an undergraduate degree from Penn are not required to submit GRE or LSAT scores in order to apply to the M.S. program.

Tuition Fee

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International

5198 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5198 USD per module during 12 months.
National

5198 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5198 USD per module during 12 months.
In-State

5198 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5198 USD per module during 12 months.

tuition per course unit

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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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