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Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Kent, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
A degree on how laws are made and broken, With a semester-long internship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Criminology and Criminal Justice can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Correctional officer
- Crime-victim specialist
- Federal special agent
- Forensic science technician
- Forensic psychologist
- Security specialist
Curriculum
- Four-year major: overview of the US criminal justice system
- Society and law
- Forensic criminal investigation through mock trials
- White-collar crime
- Cybercrime
- Rural crime and global justice
- With research methods and evidence processing. Semester-long internship
- Sample curriculum guide available
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale unless the programme sets more; Transcripts and department documents (resume
- Goal statement
- Recommendations) vary by programme; English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 94
- PTE Academic 65
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Prepare degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Language evidence
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,169, $21,919 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sciences and Humanities |
| Department | Sociology and Criminology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60,30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,169, $21,919 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 94, PTE Academic 65, Duolingo 120.