MSCJ Criminal Justice at University of Mississippi

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (M.S.C.J.) promotes evidence-based policy and practice and prepares future leaders in the fields of criminal justice by conducting relevant, innovative research and offering cutting-edge courses.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, spring and summer (Graduate School deadlines: April 1 for summer/fall, October 1 for spring unless the programme sets its own) | Location: University, MS, United States

What you will study

Curriculum listed in the catalogue (30 credit hours) includes: Criminal Justice Administration; Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis; Criminal Justice Research Methods; Theories of Criminal Behavior; Criminal Justice in American Society; Seminar in Law Enforcement; Seminar in Courts & Sentencing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Mississippi Graduate School admission (applies to all graduate programmes unless the programme sets more): baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, a 2.7 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate hours or 3.0 overall, official transcripts, any standardized test the programme requires, and English proficiency scores for applicants whose primary language is not English; the academic programme recommends admission. Some programmes set their own deadlines and requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Students are admitted for Fall and Spring terms, with Winter Intersession and Summer terms also offered.

Graduate applications are submitted through an online-only application with official transcripts, test scores and any programme-specific materials; deadlines vary by programme and incomplete applications are not reviewed.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.olemiss.edu/

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