MS Criminology at University of Idaho

Programme overview

What causes crime? How can we better prevent it? Throughout the criminology master’s degree program, you’ll explore evidence-based methods for crime prevention, analyze the social, cultural, political and economic reasons behind criminal behavior, and study the broader impacts of crime on society. Why choose U of I?

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include CRIM 5060 Advanced Criminological Theory; CRIM 5070 Justice Institutions; CRIM 5110 Data Analysis in Criminology; CRIM 5120 Qualitative Methods in Criminology.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists; Supervisors of Police and Detectives; Sociologists; Detectives and Criminal Investigators; Intelligence Analysts; Social Science Research Assistants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in criminology or a related field; GPA: 3.0 (applicants with a lower GPA may be considered under specific circumstances); GRE: Optional but recommended; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of references: Three; Other requirements: One writing sample from a prior criminology-related course. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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