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Tuition USD 1,405 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,405 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Colorado Springs, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Criminal Justice at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a Master 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,405 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,405 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methods
  2. CJ Systems, Policy and Practice
  3. American Jury System
  4. Capstone Seminar
  5. Criminal Justice Ethics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.5

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.5 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).

Application Materials
  • Online Graduate School Application, which includes a written statement indicating educational and career goals
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from all higher education institutions
  • Three recommendations by qualified references that establish the applicant\'s personal qualifications for graduate work. Recommendations may be from professors, employers, and/or others who are acquainted with the prospective student\'s professional and/or academic work.
  • Official test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT), or the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) unless applicants meet the requirements for waiver as stated below:
  1. The student holds a graduate degree in another field.
  2. The student has an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and five years of professional experience.
  3. The student has an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or better.
  4. The student has ten or more years of progressively more responsible professional experience.
  5. The student has completed 2 SPA classes (at least one of which must be taken with a core faculty member) and earn a B or better in each course.
  6. The student is an ESL applicant who has an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better and meets UCCS English proficiency standards.
  7. The student has completed a SPA graduate certificate with a GPA of 3.5 or better.
  • Current resume
  • Some applicants, including International and ESL (English as a Second Language) students, may have additional requirements. Please contact the School of Public Affairs for more information.
  • Submit the $60 application fee

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,405 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,405 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,405 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,405 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months