Criminal Justice, MS at George Mason University

Programme overview

The MS in criminal justice prepares students to acquire jobs or advance their careers in the field of criminal justice policy and practice. Students receive the scientific foundations and practical insights required to evaluate, select, and implement criminal justice policies and practices that are effective, efficient, and fair. They also learn data analysis skills that equip them with the knowledge required for many policy-oriented and front-line operational positions.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Evidence-based Crime and Justice Policy; Implementing Crime and Justice Policy; Leadership in Justice Organizations; Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice Research Methods and Data Analysis; Evaluation of Crime and Justice Policies and Practices.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions . For information specific to the MS degree in criminal justice, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental website.

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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