Program Overview
The Criminal Justice Administration at Salem State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Salem, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theories of Crime
- Criminal Justice Process & Administration
- White Collar Crime
- Prisons and Jails
- Community Corrections
- Police Policy and Practice
- Criminal Profiling of Violent Offenders
- Drugs and Crime
- Topics in Criminal Justice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- $50\xc2\xa0non-refundable application fee\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
- Official transcript or transcript evaluation, documenting the award of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in criminal justice or a cognate field, cumulative undergraduate 2.7\xc2\xa0GPA and\xc2\xa03.0 GPA in the major, and successful completion of a course in basic statistics.
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- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the last five years. Those who already hold a master\xc2\x92s degree or higher are exempt from this requirement.\xc2\xa0Review complete testing information.\xc2\xa0
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in criminal justice or related field
- Cumulative undergraduate 2.7 GPA and\xc2\xa03.0 GPA in the major\xc2\xa0
- Undergraduate basic statistics course
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Salem State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Salem State University
Salem State University
Salem, United States
Salem State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-08
- Language English
- Duration 24 months