Program Overview
The Criminal Justice & Criminology 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 & Criminology 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 & Criminology 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
- Race, Class and Ethnicity and Criminal Justice
- Juvenile Delinquency and Justice
- Women and Criminal Justice
- White Collar Crime
- Intimate Violence
- Victimology
- Drugs and Crime
- Topics in Criminal Justice
- Theories of Crime
- Criminal Justice Process & Administration
- Criminal Law & the Judicial System
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- $50 non-refundable application\nfee \n
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- Official transcript or transcript evaluation,\ndocumenting the award of a bachelors degree in criminal justice or a\ncognate field, cumulative undergraduate 2.7 GPA and 3.0 GPA in\nthe major, and successful completion of a course in basic statistics. \n
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- Three references \n
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- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or\nMiller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the last five years. Those who\nalready hold a masters degree or higher are exempt from this\nrequirement. Review complete testing information. \n
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- Bachelors degree in criminal justice or\nrelated field
- 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
public University located in Salem, Massachusetts and more
University Profile- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
