About the course

Wayne State's Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive and flexible master's degree focusing on a broad range of justice issues, emphasizing both the problem of crime and the criminal justice system's response.

　　our curriculum provides an integrated appreciation of crime and justice in contemporary society. Here, you'll learn the latest evidence-based practices to reduce crime and promote justice. Our program will also develop your analytic skill-set to prepare you for a career in today's leading agencies.

　　Small classes with students from various backgrounds help to deepen the dialogue in the classroom. Our students benefit from studying alongside traditional graduate students, professionals working in the field, advocacy-oriented students, and those preparing for doctoral studies. Our working relationships with local agencies provide opportunities for student research and networking. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$47,874

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Detroit
Fall (August), 2024	Detroit
Winter (January), 2025	Detroit
Fall (August), 2025	Detroit
Winter (January), 2026	Detroit

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wayne State University

Admission to the graduate program in Criminal Justice is based on:

　　Evidence of a completed Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited College or University.

　　Quality of the applicant's undergraduate record, as evidenced by his/her undergraduate GPA.

　　Two letters of recommendation.

　　Personal statement – Why do you want to study criminal justice at the Master's level?

　　In determining admission for the individual applicant, the Graduate Committee evaluates the student's undergraduate record (with special emphasis on upper-division courses [junior/senior year]), the level of difficulty of coursework, as well as grade point average (GPA) in the student's major, the strength of recommendations, and the quality of the personal statement. The standard for admission as a regular Master's student is an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.

　　Applicants with an undergraduate GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be considered for admission, but are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have the GRE scores sent directly to WSU.

　　TOEFL - 79 internet-based (IBTT), 550 paper-based (PBTT). IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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