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Master of Arts [M.A] [Criminal Justice] From Temple University

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLocation
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Criminal Justice)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$41,430/Yr

$41,430 /Yr
  • The M.A program in Criminal Justice is designed to serve as the first stage of training for students wishing to eventually pursue more advanced graduate work. It also prepares students who will terminate their studies at the master's level.
  • For the latter group, including many engaged in part-time study, the M.A. program is designed to serve students who, upon graduation, will begin or rejoin professional careers in management, administration, or specialist positions in governmental and private criminal and juvenile justice and related agencies.
  • The M.A. degree requires the completion of 30 credits. The curriculum is structured around a set of core requirements that provides substantive grounding in decision-making and operational aspects of the criminal justice system, and a theoretical, legal, policy, and methodological foundation for understanding crime and society.
  • The M.A. program is primarily dedicated to producing well-trained criminologists, researchers, and criminal justice practitioners. The job market for an individual with a master's degree in the field is extremely good. Some graduate students advance their careers while completing coursework, while others are hired at the completion of their degree. 

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$41430 (USD 41430)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$39870 (USD 39870)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students require a baccalaureate degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice, Geography, History, Law, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field from an accredited institution
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

299 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Official Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • List All Post-Secondary Educational Institutions: It includes technical and professional schools, regardless of the duration of attendance or whether the study was related to the field of management.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
FormSwift Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored
BrokerFish International student scholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Hani Zeini ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
TEC ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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