Program Overview
The Criminalistics at California State University Los Angeles 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 Criminalistics 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
- Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminalistics 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
- Principles of Biology I\xa0(5)
- Principles of Biology II\xa0(5)
- Biostatistics\xa0(3)
- General Chemistry I\xa0(5)
- General Chemistry II\xa0(5)
- Quantitative Analysis \x86\xa0(4)
- Organic Chemistry I\xa0(4)
- Organic Chemistry II\xa0(4)
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I \x86\xa0(1)
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II \x86\xa0(1)
- General Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics\xa0(5)
- General Physics II, Electromagnetism and Optics\xa0(5)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must hold a baccalaureate in one of the natural or physical sciences. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to the master\xc2\x92s program.
Students are advised that background checks similar to those required for law enforcement officers are likely to be a condition of employment (NIJ Report NCJ 203099 - \xc2\x93Qualifications for a Career in Forensic Science.\xc2\x94 PP. 7-10)
Applicants may be admitted to the M.S. degree program in Classified or Conditionally Classified Standing. Classified Standing is granted to accepted applicants who have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units and 3.0 in the undergraduate major.
Conditionally Classified Standing is granted to accepted applicants whose grade point average in their last 60 semester units is less than 3.0 with a minimum of 2.75.
Conditionally Classified Students must achieve a 3.0 grade point average after completing four qualifying courses (that have been approved by the Graduate Advisor) by the end of their second semester of graduate study in order to be granted Classified Standing.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months