Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at University of Cincinnati is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 26,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,468 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Cincinnati, 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
- Provide a student with the conceptual and research skills needed to undertake advanced analyses of the criminal justice system.
- Furnish law enforcement, corrections and court practitioners with knowledge of justice administration, social science perspectives of human behavior, policy analysis and criminal justice theory.
- Train those who will become leaders in the criminal justice system by providing the skills needed to upgrade levels of professional practice, improve supervisor standards, initiate fresh perspectives, and act as agents of social change.
- Prepare social scientists to pursue careers in university and research settings.
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).
- A baccalaureate degree (any major) from an accredited institution.
- For undergraduate applicants, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- For applicants with an MA, a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.5.
- GRE scores
- At least two (2) letters of reference and a personal statement describing relevant qualifications, goals and program fit.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,468 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,468 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States
University of Cincinnati 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- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English