M.A. Criminology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in Criminology is a two-year major providing an in-depth understanding of the major ideas, issues, theories and research in criminology and criminal justice.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Criminology | Duration: 33 credit hours minimum; two-year major | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Core in Criminology Theory, Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis I and II, Criminal Justice and Public Policy and a Pro Seminar, at least 9 elective hours (e.g. Seminar in Violence, Drugs and Crime), plus either a 6-hour thesis or 6 more elective hours with a comprehensive exam or project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission and English proficiency requirements apply. GRE is preferred but not required; scores of at least 154 Verbal and 147 Quantitative may receive preference. Statement of purpose, a professional or academic writing sample, and two letters of recommendation.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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