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Master of Criminal Justice and Public Policy

About the program

Master's program blending criminology, Sociology, Political science and law to study criminal justice reform.

Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Criminal Justice and Public Policy. Select and apply relevant analytical
Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Course-based option takes 10 months full time and ends with an experiential learning capstone
The thesis option takes 16-24 months and builds research expertise on a criminal justice issue. Both draw on criminology
Sociology
Political science and law.

Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a 70% (B-) average in the last two years of full-time study (about 3.0 on the 4.0 scale as stated by the university)
Programme-specific requirements and two academic references.

Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university, Programme-specific requirements, Two academic references.

Check the programme page for entry terms
Deadlines and requirements. Apply online through the OUAC graduate application and pay the application fee
125 CAD (150 CAD for MBA
MA Leadership
MCLC
MPAcc and MRE). Upload documents in WebAdvisor and name at least two academic referees. Meet the English proficiency requirement. After an offer
Apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Campus	Guelph
Faculty or school	College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Department	Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	4
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.