Greensboro,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology - Criminology in Greensboro United States | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,505
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The criminology specialization within our highly-regarded sociology graduate program offers students a sociological perspective on criminal and deviant conduct. Our curriculum examines crime and justice as interconnected social processes, deeply rooted in broader cultural and structural contexts.
This graduate concentration emphasizes rigorous training in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and theoretical frameworks - crucial preparation for careers in justice administration or doctoral studies.
UNC Greensboro's sociology master's program holds national recognition, ranking among the top 45 programs (#38) and earning distinction as the premier criminology-focused program from Intelligent.com.
Our distinguished faculty includes pioneers in specialized fields including feminist criminology, Black criminology, restorative justice approaches, and elite criminality studies.
Academic Analytics ranks UNCG sociology faculty first in scholarly publications among comparable institutions.
Graduates are well-prepared for doctoral programs, research/administrative roles across sectors, and teaching opportunities in diverse educational environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate School requires a course-by-course evaluation report showing completion of a bachelors and a graduate degree if required by the program that is equivalent to a US degree from an international college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
Students enter Graduate School with no academic standing and are expected to earn at least a GPA of 3.0 in their first semester to be placed in Academic Good Standing Continuing students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate course work at UNCG to remain in Academic Good Standing.
Academic Transcripts - For US transcripts please follow the normal protocol from your institution when ordering official transcripts For Undergraduate Admissions the International Recruitment and Admissions Office accepts stamped copies of high school transcripts from US community colleges.
IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.
IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.
Duolingo English Test DET - 110.
ELS - 112 score report.
Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.
ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.
Students enter Graduate School with no academic standing and are expected to earn at least a GPA of 3.0 in their first semester to be placed in Academic Good Standing Continuing students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate course work at UNCG to remain in Academic Good Standing.
Academic Transcripts - For US transcripts please follow the normal protocol from your institution when ordering official transcripts For Undergraduate Admissions the International Recruitment and Admissions Office accepts stamped copies of high school transcripts from US community colleges.
IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.
IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.
Duolingo English Test DET - 110.
ELS - 112 score report.
Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.
ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.
Tuition
USD
19,505