About the course

We offer three courses of study for graduate students: Ph.D., master's, or dual master's and J.D. Graduates of these programs will be prepared to either continue their studies, or enter teaching, research, or policy-making positions in the criminal justice system. The Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice program is a professional degree designed to provide criminal justice professionals with coursework in criminal justice system operation, criminology, research methods, and statistics. The degree program provides students with advanced instruction that prepares them to use evidence-based practices in the criminal justice system. Beyond career advancement for practitioners, the masters degree also provides rigorous social science training that prepares students for continued doctoral study. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Columbia
Fall (August), 2024	Columbia
Spring (January), 2025	Columbia
Fall (August), 2025	Columbia
Spring (January), 2026	Columbia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Carolina - Shorelight

Prospective students applying to the M.A. program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. An undergraduate degree in criminology, criminal justice, or a related social science is desirable.

　　Admissions to the M.A. program is competitive and based on the merits of the application materials.

　　In addition to meeting all the requirements of the University?s Graduate School, applicants must submit the following materials directly to the Graduate School:

　　University application through the Graduate School website, including a statement of interest and study or career objectives (500-750 words). This statement should describe the applicant's interests in the criminology and criminal justice field and goals or objectives for the applicant's degree and career.

　　Two letters of academic reference from faculty members or other persons qualified to evaluate the applicant?s abilities to undertake graduate?level studies.

　　Test scores obtained within the last five years on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE ? both verbal and quantitative sections of the general exam), or Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

　　Minimum Score: 6.5

　　Minimum Score: 80 for internet-based tests:

　　? TOEFL iBT

　　? TOEFL iBT Home Edition

　　? TOEFL iBT Paper Edition

　　(Some programs have higher standards.)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Carolina - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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