The criminal justice graduate program requires study in the overall discipline, with intensive focus on the areas of criminal justice policy, criminal justice administration, research methods and statistics, and criminological theory. Beyond a core set of required courses, the program features a  Thesis Track (Plan I) designed for students interested in pursuing a doctorate in criminal justice or criminology, and a Non-Thesis Track (Plan II) designed for students interested in pursuing entry- or advanced-level positions in a criminal justice or related agency setting.  

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: 80

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 120

  • Min PTE overall: 53

  This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fee: $2,625 per year
• Other Fees: $1,000 per year
• International Student Fee: $200 per year

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice