MA Criminology at George Washington University

GW’s master of arts in criminology program emphasizes that crime and criminal justice need to be understood in social context, informed by strong research skills and theoretical rigor. Drawing on criminology’s roots in sociology, racism and police abuse of force are as much the subject matter of our program as are classes in punishment and criminal law. Through research and coursework, students develop an understanding of how societies define, facilitate, or reduce crime and the social conditions that contribute to increasing or decreasing crime.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Sociology  |  Duration: 6 credits  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

This program is a joint offering of the Department of Sociology and the Department of Forensic Sciences. The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. Thesis option—36 credits, including 21 credits in required courses, 9 credits in elective courses, and 6 credits in thesis.

Career pathways

The program's Washington, DC location expands opportunities for internships, jobs, research, and exposure to a diverse, vibrant, and engaging city and metro area. Graduates of the MA in criminology program go on to work in or reform the criminal justice sector, take positions in research and social change work in the government, nonprofit, and business sectors, as well as pursue PhD and JD degrees

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