Criminology, Law and Society, MA at George Mason University

Programme overview

The MA in Criminology, Law and Society prepares students to conduct high-quality scientific research in the criminal justice field. Students learn cutting-edge social science methods and data analysis skills for advancing knowledge in the social sciences and for making a difference in the development and evaluation of justice policies and practices. The MA in Criminology, Law and Society prepares students to pursue advanced graduate studies at the doctoral level or for positions that require rigorous research skills.

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 Criminological Theory; Law and Social Science; Evidence-Based Crime Policy; Research Methods; Statistics I; Statistics II.

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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 MA in Criminology, Law and Society, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

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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