Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at Bowling Green State University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 8,852 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,084 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Bowling Green, 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 Processes and Institutions
- The Nature of Crime
- Criminal Justice Policy Analysis
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Data and Statistical Analysis in Criminal Justice
- The Organization & Management of Justice
- Workshop in Criminal Justice
- Seminar in Contemporary Policing
- Seminar in Contemporary Juvenile Justice
- Seminar in Contemporary Corrections
- Intermediate Punishments in the Community
- Seminar in Criminal Justice Legal Issues
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).
- Undergraduate study: To gain regular status admission to the MSCJ program, you must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00* (on a four-point scale) or 3.00 in at least nine credit hours of graduate-level courses.
- Graduate Record Exam
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal Letter of Application
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,852 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,084 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,852 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,084 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, United States
Bowling Green State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months