Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at Seattle 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 7
- Tuition: USD 674 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Seattle, 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
- Criminal Justice Theory
- Advanced Criminological Theory
- Law and Social Control
- Organizational Theory and Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Ethics and Decision Making
- Statistical Analysis
- Statistics Lab
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree in criminal justice or related social, behavioral, or physical science. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a field outside of the stated disciplines may be considered with 45 quarter/30 semester credits of related coursework or significant supervised work/volunteer experience as outlined on the MACJ Supplemental form.
- If GPA below 3.00 in last 90 quarter/60 semester credits or if graduated from non-grading institution, submit official scores from a Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Undergraduate introductory statistics course with \'C\' grade or better. Exceptions considered on individual basis.
- Three letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references who are able to assess potential to do graduate study
- Statement of purpose (3 pages maximum) discussing background, interests, and reasons for wanting to pursue MACJ
- Writing sample (for example, an undergraduate paper)
- Professional r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vita
- Selected candidates contacted for interview with MACJ faculty
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 674 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 674 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Seattle 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 Seattle University
Seattle University
Seattle, United States
Seattle 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months