MA Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive examination of the criminal justice system, an exploration of criminal and delinquent behaviors, a foundation in research and statistics, and an opportunity to explore other relevant topics of interest to the student. Pre-professional students who wish to pursue a career in some aspect of criminal justice, or in a related field, and to develop the perspectives and knowledge appropriate to doing so; In-service professionals who wish to enhance and broaden their knowledge in this and related areas of study;

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice | Duration: 33 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 33 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Proseminar In Criminology And Criminal Justice; Research Methods In Criminal Justice; Statistics & Research Practices In Criminal Justice; Ethics In Criminal Justice; Crime & Public Policy; Theoretical Criminology.

Career pathways

Pre-professional students who wish to pursue a career in some aspect of criminal justice, or in a related field, and to develop the perspectives and knowledge appropriate to doing so; In-service professionals who wish to enhance and broaden their knowledge in this and related areas of study;

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to having satisfied the basic graduate admission requirements of UT Arlington, applicants seeking unconditional admission to the Criminology and Criminal Justice MA must meet the following four criteria: A completed baccalaureate degree in criminology/criminal justice or related discipline. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (as calculated by Graduate Admissions) when bachelor’s degree is conferred (verified by official transcripts from each college or university previously attended sent directly from the registrar of that institution to Graduate Admissions). Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's potential for success in the graduate program (from professors or professional supervisors in the field of Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related area, preferably). A writing sample submitted with applicant materials. The Department prefers the writing sample be a research paper written in an upper-division course. If not available or unsuitable, applicants will be provided a prompt.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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