Program Overview
The Criminal Justice Studies at Florida State University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered Online. 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 Studies 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 564 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Studies 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
- Survey Criminological Theories (3)
- Survey of Criminal Justice Theory & Research (3)
- Computer Applications in Criminal Justice (3)
- Research Methods in Criminology I (3)
- Applied Statistics in Criminology I (3)
- Race, Ethnicity, Crime & Social Justice (3)
- Criminal Law, Procedures & Individual Rights (3)
- Prevention & Treatment Of Crime & Delinquency (3)
- Comparative Criminology & Criminal Justice (3)
- Criminal Justice Administration (3)
- Penology (3)
- Police & Society (3)
- Victimology (3)
- Directed Individual Study (3) (S/U grade only)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Proof of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university
- Proof of previous academic achievement, illustrated by GPA
- GRE score (not required for applicants with five or more years of related professional experience)
- International students whose native language is not English must provide a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- A 300- to 500-word personal statement describing your reasons for seeking a professional degree through a distance learning program
- Your current resume
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 564 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 564 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida 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 Florida State University
Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
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