Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at Kean University is a MA 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 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 6
- Tuition: USD 784 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Union, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice 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 and Delinquency
- Statistics
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Foundations of Criminal Justice
- Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
- Victimology
- Internship in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a related field
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- GRE
- Sample of scholarly work from undergraduate studies. Students who do not have a sample from their undergraduate studies will be assigned a topic by the program coordinator and will need to submit a 1250 word sample
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicants professional and/or academic abilities and accomplishments
- Professional Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 784 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 784 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kean 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 Kean University
Kean University
Union, United States
public university in New Jersey, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
