Birmingham,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Criminal Justice/Master of Public Administration in Birmingham United States | University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
|
Birmingham United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,460
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The combined MSCJ/MPA program equips students for careers in public service, spanning law enforcement, corrections, and supporting organizations within the justice system. Featuring a distinctive and challenging course structure, this program emphasizes leadership within criminal and juvenile justice institutions.
This curriculum was developed to address the growing demand for mid-level administrators who understand contemporary criminal justice approaches while mastering essential management competencies like policy development, personnel administration, and program assessment. Graduates gain comprehensive knowledge of justice systems along with practical leadership abilities for supervisory or managerial roles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The UAB Graduate School has established minimum standards for admission into the MSCJ program in good standing. Minimum requirements for admission include:
evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States
3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) computed either overall or for the last 60 hours of undergraduate credits earned
Completion of an introductory-level social science statistics course and research methods course, with minimum grades of B
three letters of recommendation--letters from faculty are prioritized over those from employers
a statement of purpose that discusses your academic objectives and experiences, qualifications, and career and/or research goals
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 80
evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States
3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) computed either overall or for the last 60 hours of undergraduate credits earned
Completion of an introductory-level social science statistics course and research methods course, with minimum grades of B
three letters of recommendation--letters from faculty are prioritized over those from employers
a statement of purpose that discusses your academic objectives and experiences, qualifications, and career and/or research goals
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 80
Tuition
USD
24,460