Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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
- Tuition: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Baton Rouge, 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
- Special Topics in Criminal Justice
- Seminar in Juvenile Prevention, Intervention and Rehabilitative Programs
- Seminar in Juvenile Justice
- Survey of theories and models of juvenile justice, significant empirical studies, contemporary issues and challenges within the juvenile justice system and juvenile justice processing.
- Seminar in Collaborative Models for Change in Juvenile Justice
- Seminar in Criminal Justice Administration and Operations
- Seminar in Theories of Crime and Delinquency
- Inequality, Crime and Justice
- Research Methods
- Program Assessment/Evaluation Research
- Directed Individual Studies
- Thesis Research
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 2.75 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).
- Admittance into the University of Louisiana at Lafayette\xc2\x92s, Graduate School.
- Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all courses taken and 3.0 on the last 60 hours taken.
- Successful completion of an undergraduate research methods course within a social science discipline (criminal justice, sociology, political science, psychology or the equivalent). If admitted without this, you will be required to enroll in and complete CJUS 301 during your first semester of graduate study. This course will not be counted toward you M.S. degree.
- Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Admissions will not be based solely on this score, but rather upon complete examination of all application materials.
- Submit a personal statement and three letters of recommendation.
- If native language is not English, minimum TOEFL score as specified by the Graduate School.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, United States
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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