East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Criminal Justice in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The School of Criminal Justice leads in educating students about crime's nature, criminal justice administration, security management, and legal frameworks. The curriculum strongly focuses on linking theory with real-world application, as well as highlighting how various justice system agencies and security professions interconnect. Graduates enhance crime prevention and control systems through their research, instruction, and professional work.
For advanced students, including many working professionals, the school provides a Master of Science program with professional and managerial focus. This degree is available both on-site and online. The on-campus Master of Science in Forensic Science includes specializations in forensic anthropology, biology, and chemistry. Online-exclusive programs include Master of Science degrees in Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis and Judicial Administration. Additionally, a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Criminology and Cyber Security is offered.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
While a criminal justice undergraduate major comparable to that offered by this school is not required for admission to the Master of Science degree program, the applicant must have a background of education and occupational experience appropriate to the successful pursuit of graduate work in the concentration elected. Applicants insufficiently prepared for graduate study in criminal justice may have to complete collateral course work or pursue individualized study to satisfy deficiencies. Occupational experience is highly desirable before undertaking graduate study in some fields of criminal justice.
All applicants must have at least 12 credits of undergraduate course work in political science, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, social work, or any combination thereof. At least 6 of these credits must be in sociology, psychology, social work, or any combination of such courses.
A bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution.
An undergraduate gradepoint average of 3.20 or higher.
Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test. The GRE exam is waived for candidates with a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.2 or higher from an accredited and recognized institution and for applicants with a completed graduate degree.
Evidence of personal traits and characteristics considered important for scholarly performance.
Occupational experience is given weight in the selection of master's degree candidates whenever such experience is important to the study of a specific concentration or is an important factor in obtaining appropriate employment after completion of the Master of Science degree.
While a criminal justice undergraduate major comparable to that offered by this school is not required for admission to the Master of Science degree program, the applicant must have a background of education and occupational experience appropriate to the successful pursuit of graduate work in the concentration elected. Applicants insufficiently prepared for graduate study in criminal justice may have to complete collateral course work or pursue individualized study to satisfy deficiencies. Occupational experience is highly desirable before undertaking graduate study in some fields of criminal justice.
All applicants must have at least 12 credits of undergraduate course work in political science, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, social work, or any combination thereof. At least 6 of these credits must be in sociology, psychology, social work, or any combination of such courses.
A bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution.
An undergraduate gradepoint average of 3.20 or higher.
Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test. The GRE exam is waived for candidates with a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.2 or higher from an accredited and recognized institution and for applicants with a completed graduate degree.
Evidence of personal traits and characteristics considered important for scholarly performance.
Occupational experience is given weight in the selection of master's degree candidates whenever such experience is important to the study of a specific concentration or is an important factor in obtaining appropriate employment after completion of the Master of Science degree.
Tuition
USD
30,663