Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at California State University San Bernardino 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: San Bernardino, 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
- Advanced Techniques of Basic and Applied Research in Criminal Justice
- Proseminar in Criminal Justice
- Statistical Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Applying Criminological Theory to Criminal Justice
- Seminar in Corrections
- Seminar in Policing
- Graduate Review in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Procedure
- Crime and Intelligence Analysis
- Terrorism
- Crime in Public Spaces
- Advanced Social Network Analysis
- Juvenile Justice System
- Topics in Criminal Justice (may be repeated as topics change)
- Crime, Criminals and Victims
- Minorities in the Criminal Justice System
- Legal Issues in Criminal Justice
- Seminar in Corrections (if not taken previously)
- Seminar in Policing (if not taken previously)
- Directed Area Studies in Criminal Justice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
- Completion of an undergraduate major in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, or in an allied field such as psychology, administration, or another social science, or recommendation for admission to the program by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Competence in the following prerequisite areas: criminological theory, law enforcement, institutional and community corrections, research methods and statistics is expected;
- Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 overall and 3.0 ("B") in the major;
- Submission of any available GRE or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores, in the event the applicant feels that such scores would enhance their chances of admission. Submission of such scores is not mandatory;
- Submission to the criminal justice program of three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the student\'s academic work and potential to complete the program successfully. Letters must come directly from the writer or be included in a placement file, and will be evaluated by criminal justice faculty members.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino 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 California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Start Date for 2024
- Language English
- Duration 24 months