MSc (M.S.) in Criminal Justice in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 28,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Master of Science program in criminal justice helps expand and enhance comprehension of criminology and justice system matters to support professional growth and career progression. This program aims to cultivate analytical abilities in students by engaging them with contemporary criminological discussions, case studies, and investigative results.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

An undergraduate GPA that exceeds 2.7 overall
Personal narrative that clearly conveys professional goals and how they align with the objectives of the CRJS graduate program (Examples include prior work and life experiences related to interest in criminal justice and aptitude for the program; perception of intellectual capability and professionalism to successfully complete the graduate program and enhance the learning environment; information about academic honors or professional awards, including internships, scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honorary society memberships, publications, inventions or other creative work; and interest in receiving funding and or graduate teaching/research assistantships. If such opportunities are of interest, please be sure to describe relevant credentials for such positions.)
Two letters of recommendation 
Previous evidence of ability to perform graduate-level work (where applicable).
A resume or curriculum vitae that includes all relevant information and professional designations
An applicant may satisfy university English proficiency requirements by obtaining a satisfactory score on the TOEFL. The university minimum TOEFL score requirement is 550 (paper-based) or 80 (Internet-based). Some graduate programs will accept satisfactory scores on the IELTS as evidence of English proficiency. The university minimum IELTS score requirement is 6.5. The PTE is also accepted with a minimum score of 65. Individual programs may require higher scores. TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores are valid for two years.

Tuition USD 28,294

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