Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Criminology, Law and Society in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Graduate students pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Florida must complete 36 credit hours, consisting of 5 core courses and electives. They can choose between a Thesis or Non-thesis track. Both paths require students to fulfill the Graduate Council's mandate for interdisciplinary knowledge in criminology and law studies. These MA credits may apply toward the 90-hour PhD requirement if students continue into that program. Program details are accessible.
The Sociology and Criminology & Law Department provides multiple graduate pathways, including PhDs in Sociology and Criminology, Law and Society, MAs in both fields, and a dual MA/JD in Criminology. Additionally, the department collaborates with the School of Natural Resources to offer interdisciplinary Ecology degrees at both MA and PhD levels. Qualified undergraduates can pursue accelerated BA/MA programs in Sociology or Criminology, Law and Society.
These graduate programs equip students for academic careers or applied research positions by building theoretical knowledge, research skills, and professional capabilities. The curriculum strategically introduces essential theory courses early in the program, along with quantitative methods and statistics sequences to develop independent research abilities. Sociology students also receive training in qualitative research methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The statement of purpose should describe the applicant's reasons for undertaking graduate study in criminology, including both educational and personal experiences that have influenced the decision to attend graduate school. It should also describe the applicant's future career plans. The statement should identify a potential faculty mentor they would want to work with and identify a potential faculty mentor they would want to work with and describe the planned area of concentration within criminology if it has already been chosen.
The most useful letters of recommendation are from college instructors who can address the applicant's readiness to do graduate work in criminology.
Official GRE and TOEFL scores sent by ETS (code 5812)
Official transcripts for each undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree completed or in progress sent by the university or college where the degree was earned
Upload a copy of your CV or resume. Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or r'sum.
Upload a statement of purpose. You may send a longer statement of purpose to the Academic Assistant, Stephanie Hathcox.
Upload a writing sample.
For applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
The most useful letters of recommendation are from college instructors who can address the applicant's readiness to do graduate work in criminology.
Official GRE and TOEFL scores sent by ETS (code 5812)
Official transcripts for each undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree completed or in progress sent by the university or college where the degree was earned
Upload a copy of your CV or resume. Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or r'sum.
Upload a statement of purpose. You may send a longer statement of purpose to the Academic Assistant, Stephanie Hathcox.
Upload a writing sample.
For applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134