MSc

Criminal Justice

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    18,540USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What California State University, Sacramento says about their program:

The Master of Science program in Criminal Justice is designed to provide broad knowledge and understanding of the field of criminal justice, law enforcement, legal processes, and rehabilitation of offenders. It also provides an extensive academic foundation for a growing variety of professional opportunities and facilitates professional development in preparation for positions of increasing responsibility. Curriculum objectives are based on the philosophy that the function of the professional criminal justice practitioner and educator is to aid the orderly development of society, to contribute significantly to the improvement of the quality of services, and to advance the criminal justice system. Students who anticipate pursuing graduate studies should prepare themselves for work on this level by selecting undergraduate courses which provide competence in the following areas: statistical analysis, behavioral science methodology, independent library research, and the writing of research papers.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High School Transcript - Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or average 80% marks
  • Post-secondary Transcripts (College or University) if applicable - Minimum 2.4 GPA post-secondary

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • All post-secondary transcripts (includes all colleges and universities attended) - GPA requirements vary from 2.5 - 3.25

English proficiency

Undergraduate

- **TOEFL:** 64 - **IELTS:** 6.0 - **Duolingo:** 95 - **PTE:** 50

Graduate

- **TOEFL:** 80 - **IELTS:** 6.5 - **PTE:** 65

English waivers

Those who have graduated from an accredited secondary (high school) or four-year U.S. college or university (obtained an undergraduate an/or graduate degree) where English is the primary language of instruction or who come from countries where English is the primary language need not submit an English language proficiency test.

Documents required

  • A copy of your unofficial transcripts ready before filling out the application. Students will be asked to enter all the courses that have been completed on the CSU application; those that are currently in progress; and any courses you plan to take. Transcripts will be requested by campuses as needed.
  • Test scores (SAT, ACT, AP or IB), any updated test results, and any future test dates.
  • Estimated number of hours spent per week at work, student activities and leadership activities.
  • Applicant's Social Security number, if applicable
  • Applicant's citizenship status. (Citizenship status for the student or parents does not dismiss or qualify a student for admission to Sacramento State.)
  • Proof of funds and/or annual income
  • Applicant’s parents’ employment background and two letters of recommendation, only applies if you’re applying to EOP
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Fees and funding

Funding

International Student Fee Waiver Program International Programs and Global Engagement offers a limited number of international fee waivers for high achieving students. International fee waivers are awarded in one-unit increments, waiving the non-resident portion of the number of units awarded. Fee waivers are awarded in one-unit increments. Each one-unit international student fee waiver will reduce your tuition by $396 per unit awarded.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$20,618 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$18,540 per year

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