About the course

The accelerated MS in Criminal Justice is designed for high achieving undergraduate students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in any field and who also wish to obtain a master's of science in criminal justice. Students can earn both degrees with a total of 138 credits rather than the usual 150 credits, and in as few as five years. Students gain enhanced knowledge and skills in the criminal justice field for career development or to help prepare for competitive, sought-after positions. The program takes advantage of the university's proximity to many justice organizations at the federal, state, and local levels in the capital region. The curriculum is designed to give students the skills to work with justice and security agencies in the region.

　　Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA/BS in a chosen major and an MS in Criminal Justice in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of a minimum of 138 credits. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 10 Semester(s)Fees: US$171,295

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fairfax
Fall (August), 2024	Fairfax
Spring (January), 2025	Fairfax

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Mason University - INTO USA

Certified official, original transcripts from all secondary schools as well as official results from any leaving certificates or university entrance exams taken.

　　Minimum GPA - 3.0

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 or higher, minimum of 18 in each subsection

　　TOEFL PBT - 550

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each subsection

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Mason University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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