Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at Grand Valley State University is a MSc 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 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Allendale, 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
- CJ 600 Qualitative Methodology
- CJ 601 Criminal Justice Leadership
- CJ 602 Legal and Ethical Issues
- CJ 604 Criminal Justice Policy and Program Evaluation
- CJ 606 Research Methodology and Data Analysis
- CJ 607 Criminology
- CJ 620 Advanced Police Systems
- CJ 621 Advanced Corrections Systems
- CJ 622 Advanced Juvenile Justice Systems
- CJ 623 Advanced Private Security Systems
- CJ 608 Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis
- CJ 611 Community Policing
- CJ 642 Victimology
- CJ 644 Forensic Behavior and Law
- CJ 680 Special Topics in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
- CJ 691 Issues in Research and Writing
- CJ 699 Directed Readings
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Submission of all required admission materials, including:
- Completed graduate application for admission
- $30 nonrefundable application fee (unless you have previously applied to Grand Valley)
- Official copies of transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Transcripts must be sent from those institutions directly to the GVSU Admissions Office. NOTE: We do not require official transcripts from Grand Valley
- Test scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) for applicants whose native language is not English. Only original score reports will be accepted. The following minimum scores are expected: TOEFL is 80, IELTS is 6.5, and MELAB is 77.
- Grade point average of 3.0 (B) from all undergraduate coursework or a 3.0 or higher calculated on the last 60 hours of course work
- Personal statement detailing academic preparation, background experiences, and professional, educational and career goals
- Recommendations: Three recommendations received. You can provide the emails of three references in your account at www.gvsu.edu/gradapply, and they will be sent a link to fill out for their online recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Grand Valley 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 Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
Grand Valley 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months