Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Criminal Justice - Applied Criminal Justice in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Fargo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,274
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Criminal Justice provides advanced degree programs culminating in either a Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice. The M.S. program features three specialized pathways: Applied Criminal Justice, Criminology, and a Plan C option tailored for professionals already working in criminal justice or social service fields. This curriculum strengthens students' abilities to comprehend, collect, evaluate, and interpret research data within criminology and criminal justice fields. The program focuses on examining, assessing, and interpreting crime causation and institutional responses within the justice system. Core coursework includes fundamental studies in theory, policy, and research methodologies, along with three key concentrations: 1) criminology, 2) law enforcement, and 3) correctional systems. Participants may focus their studies on any one of these three specializations.
The program additionally includes instructional training for those interested in teaching at the collegiate level.
Graduates can anticipate excellent career prospects in both academic settings and professional roles within criminal justice policy and research. With fewer than 40 Criminal Justice Ph.D. programs nationwide, graduates will be well-positioned to compete for approximately 350 academic openings that become available each year.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students will need to enter the program with a baccalaureate degree. Students will be required to have had one course in research methods, one course in statistics, and should document adequate background preparation or demonstrated potential in the eld of criminology or criminal justice. For admission to full-standing, students are required to achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.0 over their last 60 credit hours.
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.
TOEFL ibT 100, IELTS 7, Duolingo 125, to qualify for assistantship TOEFL ibT 114, IELTS 8, Duolingo 135, TOEFL PBT - 600
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.
TOEFL ibT 100, IELTS 7, Duolingo 125, to qualify for assistantship TOEFL ibT 114, IELTS 8, Duolingo 135, TOEFL PBT - 600
Tuition
USD
13,274