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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- 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:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods
- CJ Systems, Policy and Practice
- American Jury System
- Capstone Seminar
- Criminal Justice Ethics
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 3.5 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:
- The student holds a graduate degree in another field.
- The student has an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and five years of professional experience.
- The student has an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or better.
- The student has ten or more years of progressively more responsible professional experience.
- 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.
- The student is an ESL applicant who has an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better and meets UCCS English proficiency standards.
- 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
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, United States
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months