Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Criminal Justice - Criminology 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 graduate programs for both Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Criminal Justice. The M.S. program features three specialized paths: Applied Criminal Justice, Criminology, and the Plan C alternative (tailored for professionals in criminal justice and social service fields). This Criminal Justice program aims to strengthen students' abilities in comprehending, collecting, processing, and evaluating research within criminology and criminal justice. It focuses on examining, assessing, and interpreting crime causation and the criminal justice system's reactions. The coursework includes core classes in theory, policy, and research methodologies, along with three key disciplines: 1) criminology, 2) law enforcement, and 3) rehabilitation. Students can select one of these three areas for specialization.
Additionally, the program offers instruction on teaching college-level courses.
Destination of Study
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.
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
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.
Tuition
USD
13,274