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Master of Administration in Criminal Justice Studies

University of South Dakota

  • Vermillion, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Online
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Science in Administration: Criminal Justice Studies at the University of South Dakota, offered through the College of Arts & Sciences fully online.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (1): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Administration: Criminal Justice Studies
  • analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • one area of specialization
  • complete the additional credit hours of coursework in another area to obtain two specializations

Curriculum

  • As Americans reimagine the criminal justice system
  • from policing to sentencing and rehabilitation
  • communities seek leaders who will innovate as communities evolve and grow. Gain a master’s level education in criminal law
  • fundamentals of criminal procedures
  • police administration and criminal justice policy.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts
  • statement of purpose
  • resume and recommendation letters
  • GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
  • programme-specific GPA and deadlines
  • English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE 53)
  • Grade/entry criteria: Bachelor degree from an accredited institution required
  • GPA minimum set by programme (see graduate catalog).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with official transcripts; statement of purpose, resume and letters of recommendation; test scores (GRE/GMAT) only where the programme requires; some programmes apply only through a Specialty CAS

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letters

How to apply

  1. Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
  2. qualifications
  3. applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,441 USD
Application fee$38 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusOnline
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts & Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Political Science
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteCompetitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.