Overview

Recognized as a national leader in criminal justice education, the University of New Haven offers an exciting, 36-credit master’s degree programme in Criminal Justice. Students in the programme study alongside leading professionals in law enforcement, investigation, politics, forensic science, and law. Internship and research opportunities in the programme lead to fulfilling careers in government agencies, court systems, and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mental Health, Law, and Criminal Justice

Theories of Criminal Behavior

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Quantitative Applications in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 334 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

$50 non-refundable application fee

Transcripts (in English) from all colleges or universities attended. Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and mailed directly to the admissions office. If official documents are unavailable, unofficial documents can be uploaded through the online application system for initial review only. However, all official documents must be received before the start of classes for the admitted semester.

Two Letters of Recommendation

A Statement of Purpose

A 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

40896 USD / year

≈ 40896 USD / year
Out-of-State

40896 USD / year

≈ 40896 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

40896 USD / year

≈ 40896 USD / year

Additional Details

Per Credit Hour

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 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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