Ellensburg,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Law and Justice in Ellensburg United States | Central Washington University
Central Washington University
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Ellensburg United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,363
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MS in Law and Justice program caters to two primary audiences: (1) professionals already working in legal and justice fields, and (2) individuals seeking to enter law and justice careers, particularly in research and data analysis.
This graduate program emphasizes evidence-based approaches within criminal justice, criminology, legal studies, social justice, and policy development. The curriculum equips students with sophisticated research methodologies and demonstrates how empirical studies shape effective field practices. Core coursework delves into social science research techniques specific to legal studies, while electives showcase practical applications. For the final requirement, students employ scientific methods to tackle contemporary legal challenges through either a comprehensive exam (Option A) or a thesis/research project (Option B). Both pathways require 60 credits, with Option B being ideal for research-focused students or those planning advanced graduate studies.
The Department's accelerated 4+1 program enables qualified undergraduates to take graduate-level courses during their senior year, potentially earning their MS in Law and Justice within one year after completing their bachelor's degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Master of Law and Justice Program must:
Apply to the School of Graduate Studies at CWU,
Have a bachelor's degree in the social sciences from a recognized four-year college or university in the U.S. or the equivalent from an institution abroad,
At least a 3.0 GPA in all coursework attempted during the last 90-quarter (60 semesters) hours of study,
Submit three professional letters of recommendation, and
Submit a personal statement of objectives. Write a statement, approximately 500 words, of educational and professional objectives outlining your career goals and detailing any additional information that will help the admissions committee understand your education objectives and needs.
Obtain three letters of recommendation written by professors or others capable of assessing your potential for success in a graduate program.
Obtain official transcripts from all universities and colleges you have attended. A score of 213 or above on the computer-based TOEFL, A score of 79 or above on the Internet-based TOEFL. a minimum International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) academic score of 6.5 (scores should be no more than two years old at the time of application)
Apply to the School of Graduate Studies at CWU,
Have a bachelor's degree in the social sciences from a recognized four-year college or university in the U.S. or the equivalent from an institution abroad,
At least a 3.0 GPA in all coursework attempted during the last 90-quarter (60 semesters) hours of study,
Submit three professional letters of recommendation, and
Submit a personal statement of objectives. Write a statement, approximately 500 words, of educational and professional objectives outlining your career goals and detailing any additional information that will help the admissions committee understand your education objectives and needs.
Obtain three letters of recommendation written by professors or others capable of assessing your potential for success in a graduate program.
Obtain official transcripts from all universities and colleges you have attended. A score of 213 or above on the computer-based TOEFL, A score of 79 or above on the Internet-based TOEFL. a minimum International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) academic score of 6.5 (scores should be no more than two years old at the time of application)
Tuition
USD
24,363