Overview

The Criminology and Justice M.A. at St. John's University delivers a rigorous curriculum designed to equip students with advanced analytical skills for the modern legal and social landscape. By blending theoretical foundations with practical applications, the programme prepares graduates for significant roles within criminal justice agencies and non-profit organisations.

Why Criminology and Justice at St. John's University?

Studying in New York City provides an unparalleled environment for observing modern crime control and engaging with diverse legal institutions. St. John's University offers students access to a distinguished faculty of active researchers and practitioners. The programme's location facilitates unique opportunities for experiential learning through internships at prestigious city and federal agencies. Additionally, the university provides dedicated graduate housing and modern facilities to support academic success.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1640 per credit
National fee: USD 1640 per credit
Local fee: USD 1640 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum offers both thesis and non-thesis pathways to suit different professional goals. Modules may include:

Pro-Seminar
Statistics for Social Science
Evaluation of Criminal Justice Policies
Criminological Theory
Strategies and Tactics of Social Research
Class, Race and Criminal Justice
Comparative Criminology
Cyber-Crime
Drugs and Society

Careers with Criminology and Justice

Graduates are prepared for impactful careers in crime analysis, research, and policy evaluation. Alumni have successfully secured positions within high-profile organisations and government departments. Notable employers of former students include:

Department of Homeland Security
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
NYC Department of Investigations
Social Security Administration
Legal Aid Society
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

The programme also serves as a robust foundation for those intending to pursue further academic study. Many graduates successfully transition into law school or progress to doctoral programmes in criminology and related social sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

White Collar Crime

Juvenile Delinquency

Restorative Justice

Class, Race and Criminal Justice

Environmental Crime and Justice

Global Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology View 85 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official university and post-secondary transcripts, plus degree conferrals/diplomas

The Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS examination scores.

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All documents received by the university become the property of the university and cannot be returned to the student

If you have only one copy of your official document and are able to visit our Welcome Center in person, we will be happy to make a copy of the original and return the official copy to you immediately.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32800 USD / year

≈ 32800 USD / year
Out-of-State

32800 USD / year

≈ 32800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32800 USD / year

≈ 32800 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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