Overview

The department offers two graduate degrees. The first is an on-campus programme that includes a comprehensive examination of crime and the criminal justice system with a foundation in research and statistics. The course is designed for pre-professional students, criminal justice professionals, and students who wish to pursue further relevant postgraduate studies.

The Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Texas at Arlington offers both thesis and non-thesis options. With the approval of the Graduate Programmes Director Advisor, students may use their elective hours to concentrate on a particular field of study.

The second is a cohort programme designed for those working in the field of criminal justice who want to further their careers with an advanced degree.

This is a 36-hour, non-thesis degree plan offered in an accelerated format at UTA's Fort Worth Center. The cohort design provides students with the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with fellow professionals in the industry. Students enroll in predetermined courses with fellow classmates during the 21-month programme.

Careers

Policing

Probation and parole

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Proseminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Statistics & Research Practices in Criminal Justice

Ethics in Criminal Justice

Crime & Public Policy

Theoretical Criminology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arlington, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A completed baccalaureate degree in criminology/criminal justice or related discipline.

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (as calculated by Graduate Admissions) when bachelor’s degree is conferred (verified by official transcripts from each college or university previously attended sent directly from the registrar of that institution to Graduate Admissions).

Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential for success in the graduate program (from professors or professional supervisors in the field of Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related area, preferably).

A writing sample submitted with applicant materials. The Department prefers the writing sample be a research paper written in an upper-division course. If not available or unsuitable, applicants will be provided a prompt. The submitted writing sample should demonstrate the applicant's writing, research, and analytical skills where possible.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23486 USD / year

≈ 23486 USD / year
Out-of-State

23486 USD / year

≈ 23486 USD / year
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In-State

11044 USD / year

≈ 11044 USD / year

Living costs

Arlington

United States

983 - 1441 USD / month

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