Program Overview
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 and Public Safety 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 7
- Tuition: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Indianapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety 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
- Evolution of Criminological Thought and Policy
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice & Public Safety
- Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making
- Public Safety Law
- Public Safety in the United States
- Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety
- Emergency Management
- Risk Analysis for Public Safety
- National and Homeland Security in America
- Topics in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Criminal Violation: Problems and Characteristics
- Law and Control in Society
- Criminal Justice and Public Safety Policy Evaluation
- Management Science
- Public Finance and Budgeting
- Public Human Resources Management
- Managing Government Operations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- All transcripts for work that was done outside of the Indiana University system
- Resume
- Personal statement
- 3 letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 36