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Master of Criminal Justice
- Boise, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Criminal Justice can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Management
- Supervisory and leadership roles for practitioners and academics
Curriculum
- 32 to 36 credit hours (the page gives both figures) over two years
- Full or part time. Asynchronous courses
- Course list unreported on the page. Faculty include former attorneys and law enforcement officers. Partner tuition discounts such as NYPD remission are mentioned.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Applicants need a completed bachelor degree from a recognised institution
- with official transcripts and proof of degrees. English proof: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115 (higher for Criminal Justice MA
- DNP and Master of Athletic Training); exemption for degrees from approved English-speaking countries. Programmes may add GRE results
- recommendation letters and a statement of purpose.
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor's degree from a recognised institution (official transcripts or marksheets, Proof of degrees), Many programmes also require GRE, Recommendation letters and a statement of purpose
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 95
- Duolingo 125
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose
- References or resume where requested
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Review the academic program requirements and its application deadline. Complete the Boise State application. Submit official academic transcripts and English proficiency evidence. Pay the international application fee. Provide additional documents required by the department. Follow the admission and student visa instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,399 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus, Boise |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Public Service |
| Department | Criminal Justice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 31 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,399 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,072 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 95, Duolingo 125.
Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.