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Applied Criminology - International Students

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice offers a Master of Science degree program in applied criminology. 

The Master of Science degree in Applied Criminology is an academically-based program that has an applied focus on three primary areas: 1) management, 2) policy, and 3) (community college) teaching. The program will assist employees in developing management skills that will be applicable in criminal justice agencies or in a graduate program at the doctoral level.

Students may choose a thesis (Option I- 30 semester hours) or non thesis (Option II- 36 semester hours) option.

Required documents for admission:

  • Application fee, $75.00, US dollars (this may be paid online when you apply)
  • Official transcripts (with a copy of the provisional certificate or diploma)
  • Official sponsor statement
  • Bank Statement from the sponsor, must reflect a balance of at least $17,500 USD (must be less than 1 year old)
  • TOEFL or IELTS: Official TOEFL (IBT at least 79, or CBT at least 213, or PBT at least 550) or IELTS (at least 6.00 band) must be less than 2 years old.
  • Application
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Resume(Vita)
  • Official GRE scores
  • Writing Sample

Application Packet Submission Deadline:

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

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