MSc

Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,792USD
  • Start date
    Aug

Program overview

What Florida Atlantic University says about their program:

Whether your goal is to become more marketable in a highly competitive workplace or to advance your existing career in the criminal justice system, the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSCCJ) at Florida Atlantic University can provide you with the tools to achieve your ambitions. This comprehensive program focuses on the two critical dimensions of the criminal justice system — understanding and responding to crime, from both theoretical and operational perspectives. Students progress through a solid foundation of applied theory and research courses that are focused on analyzing the causes and prevalence of crime, along with evaluating evidence-based approaches for preventing and responding to criminal behavior.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • GPA 2.0

These are general admission requirements, these may vary for each program. Please check the academic requirements that apply to your specific program.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • GPA 3.0

These are general admission requirements, these may vary for each program. Please check the academic requirements that apply to your specific program.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Cambridge English Language Assessment

    180

  • PTE

    55

  • Duolingo

    110

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • TOEFL PBT

    548

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    110

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing Score 490
  • ACT Section Reading 19, English 17
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) English Higher Level 6
  • Student comes from native English speaking country
  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English
  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades
  • Completion of at least 30 postsecondary credits, including ENC 1101 and ENC 1102, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or higher, from a US regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized postsecondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English
  • Completion of at least 60 postsecondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a US regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized postsecondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English

Graduate

  • Student comes from native English speaking country
  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English
  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades
  • Completion of at least 30 postsecondary credits, including ENC 1101 and ENC 1102, or the equivalent, with a grade of C or higher, from a US regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized postsecondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English
  • Completion of at least 60 postsecondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a US regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized postsecondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English

Documents required

*Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluation of transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of personal objectives in essay form (if applicable)
  • Writing sample (if applicable)
  • CV/Resume (if applicable)
  • A brief statement of intent (if applicable)
  • Two/three letters of recommendation (if applicable)

Individual programs may have unique requirements in addition to the general requisites listed above.

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$20,584 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    US$19,792 per year

Funding

Undergraduate

President's International Freshaman Student Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$6,000 awarded annually and renewable up to four years for qualified freshman students on F1 or J1 visa

  • Requirements

    3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 U.S. grading scale, SAT or ACT scores, and proof of English proficiency. Please upload a personal essay and letter of recommendation with your application

President's International Transfer Student Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$6,000 awarded annually and renewable up to three years for qualified transfer students on F1 or J1 visa

  • Requirements

    3.5 transfer GPA or higher, two years of university (up to 60 credits), or an AA degree, and proof of English proficiency. Please upload a personal essay and letter of recommendation with your application

Graduate

Graduate Teaching Assistantship

  • Amount

    GTA positions offer a stipend of US$12,169 per year for teaching two courses each term, with a tuition waiver

  • Requirements

    In their applications, students may request a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), which comes with a stipend and tuition waiver (which eliminates tuition and non-resident fees); students are responsible for all other required student fees. GTA positions are only offered with Fall admission

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Visa requirements for Florida Atlantic University

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