Criminal Justice

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,591 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 14, 2023

Criminal Justice

About

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) at Kennesaw State University is ideal for you if you are a traditional student or a criminal justice professional who wants to further your career.

The criminal justice degree program includes face-to-face and some online course instructional formats. The program provides a focused and interactive educational experience designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills in criminal justice administration, including critical thinking and communication, as well as in relevant technologies and information sources.

Relevant coursework for the criminal justice degree addresses various critical issues within criminal justice, including criminal justice management and global criminal justice. The program also provides you an opportunity to understand and address the significance of cultural diversity within the criminal justice context. These attributes are essential for success in contemporary criminal justice agencies and relevant private sector organizations in Georgia and elsewhere.

The M.S. in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) at Kennesaw State University focuses on an interactive educational experience to equip you with the knowledge and skills in criminal justice administration, including critical thinking and communication, as well as in relevant technologies and information sources. This program provides you an opportunity to understand and address the significance of cultural diversity within the criminal justice context.

Disciplines

Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed online Graduate Application
$60 non-refundable application processing fee*
Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
Additional requirements by program

*Application fee may vary by program
**For doctoral programs, please complete a new application

NOTE: Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics was formerly Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics. If you apply prior to July 1, apply to MS Applied Statistics and Analytics.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career

What can you do with a Criminal Justice degree?

Below are potential job titles for graduates from the masters in the criminal justice degree program at KSU:

Cybersecurity Investigator
Cyber Defensive Operator
Intelligence Analyst
Forensic Psychologist
Forensic Examiner

Federal Marshall
Criminologist
Fraud Investigator
Law Enforcement Officer
Victim Advocate

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

There is a $60 non-refundable application processing fee*.
New applicants will be asked to create a login for the application portal. This login will also be used to upload documents, check the receipt of supplemental materials and check the status of your application.
The online application should be used:
1. For those seeking admission to The Graduate College for the first time.
2. For previous or current KSU graduate students who are pursuing a different program or degree level (e.g., Certificate, Masters, Specialist, or Doctorate).

NOTE: For those who have been previously enrolled as a KSU Graduate student and wish to continue in the same program**, but have NOT taken classes in the last 3 semesters (your status is inactive), please complete the Readmission Form.

Criminal Justice

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

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