Master of Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice at University of Nevada, Reno

    Master of Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice at University of Nevada, Reno

    Master of Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice at University of Nevada, Reno

    Study Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice at University of Nevada, Reno, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Reno , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 28, 2027.

    About Master of Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice

    The Department of Criminal Justice offers outstanding students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice in five years.  Admitted students take graduate courses during their 4th and 5th years of study. Up to 12 graduate units may apply toward the BA of Criminal Justice degree requirements.

    Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in the Spring semester of their third year. Students in the accelerated program complete social science degrees preparing them for advanced criminal justice careers, criminal justice doctoral programs, and law school.

    The accelerated BA and MA in Criminal Justice program is recommended for students who desire an advanced understanding of the criminal justice system, law, and related areas. The accelerated program is not intended to serve as a professional training program; rather it is an academically centered program that focuses on the ethical, administrative, scientific, and behavioral aspects of the criminal justice system and its various parts. All students must complete a core of required courses which focus broadly on the criminal justice system and its components. The accelerated BA and MA in Criminal Justice program focuses on the criminal justice system, its components, and administration, criminological theory, and issues of theory, diversity, myth, and ethics. The M.A. program offers both non-thesis and thesis tracks.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice at University of Nevada, Reno

    Entry Requirements

    Below are the requirements for international applicants:

    1. Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
    2. Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
    3. Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
      • 2.75 for a master’s degree
      • 3.0 for a doctoral degree
    4. Online application
    5. Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of your education. Certified English translations of all transcripts must be submitted. Transcripts must be requested from the issuing institution, in the country of origin, in a sealed envelope by the graduating institution. This is important – applicants cannot be responsible for sealing the envelopes themselves. An official English translation should be included. Read the international FAQ to help you get your transcripts to the University of Nevada, Reno on time.
    6. Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (exam requirement and recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
    7. Official Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Cambridge English exam scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country.*
      Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)
      1. Duolingo: 105
      2. TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
      3. IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
      4. Pearson (PTE): 59
      5. Cambridge: 176
    8. Your resume or curriculum vitae
    9. Statement of purpose
    10. Letters of recommendation, per program-specific requirements (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application.)

    After your admittance, the Office of International Students & Scholars will require information on your financial data and visa before you can register for classes, so get started early!

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice at University of Nevada, Reno

    Application Fee 95

    How to Apply for Master of Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice at University of Nevada, Reno

    1. Go to the application portal, create an account and complete all forms.
    2. Due to strong spam filters, we recommend that you do not use a work email address as your contact email.
    3. Upload and attach all required documents.
    4. Once you have submitted names and emails for recommendations, recommendation requests are automatically generated.
      Do not wait for recommendations to be returned. Continue with the application process in order to meet your deadline.
    5. Complete a Paypal payment for application: $60 domestic and $95 international. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    6. Once your application and payment have been submitted, you cannot add documents.

    School code for TOEFL and GRE: 4844

    Master of Accelerated Program, Criminal Justice at University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    United States of America

    United States of America, Reno

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