A Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice provides graduates with numerous career and educational opportunities, including advancement within their current careers. The degree also positions graduates to be competitive for admission to doctoral study and law school.

The courses in the UWF Master of Science in Criminal Justice program are taught by eight full-time faculty members with doctoral degrees and various areas of expertise, with the support of adjunct faculty who are prominent expert practitioners in their fields.

The program enjoys strong connections with more than fifty different local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies.

The Master's of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in theory, administration, research, and data analysis necessary for careers in the practice and administration of criminal justice, research, education, policy analysis, or the pursuit of doctoral-level studies.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
• Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 79 (Min Listening: 19.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 7.0)

  For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.
• Other test requirements: GRE Test required
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Other fees:

• General Fees: $1,876 per year
• International Student SEVIS Fee: $100 per year
• Orientation Fee: $50 (one time)