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Master of Administration: Criminal Justice Studies

Vermillion, United States
2 years
English
Online
Master

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 year): 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)

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

Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
qualifications
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

Campus	Online
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Sciences
Department	Department of Political Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Competitive 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
5 Dec 2026
21 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.