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The Department of Justice Studies at San José State University provides an online Master of Science in Criminology program with a Global Criminology specialization, tailored to evolve alongside the dynamic landscape of justice systems, legal frameworks, and criminological studies. This distinctive program merges in-depth exploration of worldwide criminal trends with cross-border crime response strategies, incorporating sophisticated research methodologies employed by leading academics. The internationally-focused coursework cultivates critical thinking abilities, legal knowledge, theoretical expertise, and practical criminology applications. Graduates will gain comprehensive global perspectives on crime and justice systems, dedication to worldwide justice principles, and professional skills to implement international best practices addressing local community challenges.
Students must have a baccalaureate graduate of an accredited four-year college or university; GPA of 3.0 in last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) of coursework.
English Language Proficiency: IELTS: 6.5; TOEFL – 80 (IBT), paper based – 550, Computer based – 213; Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 53.