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Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Tuition USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Criminology and Criminal Justice at East Tennessee University is a MA 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 Criminology and 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. CJCR 5000 - Criminological Theory (3 credits)
  2. CJCR 5005 - Ethics and Social Justice (3 credits)
  3. CJCR 5010 - The American System of Justice (3 credits)
  4. CJCR 5040 - Law, Society, and Criminal Justice (3 credits)
  5. CJCR 5850 - Research Design in Criminology (3 credits)
  6. CJCR 5950 - Quantitative Methods in Criminology (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSThese standards and materials are required of all applicants regardless of program. Individual program requirements are additional to the following:1.A bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Degrees from non-accredited institutions or from institutions outside the U.S. will be evaluated on an individual basis.2.Applicants must meet one of the following GPA requirements:
  • 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • 16 on a 20-point scale.
  • 80.0 from Chinese institutions.
  • 1st Class, 2nd Class Honors, or 1st and upper 2nd Division from Indian institutions.
  • Upper 2nd Class Honors on various British systems.
  • Other grading systems will be evaluated upon receipt of transcripts.
3.A completed application form .Please note that the ETSU School of Graduate Studies provides this general GPA converter as a free service to convert country-specific grades to a 4.0 scale. Applicants whose transcripts come from a country with multiple grading systems may wish to pursue a more specific GPA converter (such as offered by WES).4.A personal essay of 150-300 words, detailing your interests in a graduate program at ETSU.5.Submit the non-refundable application fee of $45.00. The application fee must be submitted before any further application materials can be sent to the graduate school.6.One official transcript from every college or university where the applicant has taken courses including proof of all degrees received. If the records are not in English,certified translations that are attested by the awarding institution must be sent in addition to the official documents. Notarized copies and third-party attestations are not acceptable. Individual-year mark sheets from Indian institutions are required. Summary mark sheets are not accepted.7.Certification of English Proficiency 9.Documentation showing the successful completion of the English Language Services Program at Level 112.
  • Proof of degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
  • All international students who receive a tuition scholarship or graduate assistantship must sit for an oral English proficiency interview immediately upon their arrival at ETSU.
10.Insurance Coverage: All international students are required to have acceptable insurance coverage against illness and accidents. The health and accident insurance must be maintained throughout the student\'s enrollment at ETSU.11.Qualified international students may be considered for graduate non-degree admission to ETSU only as
  • Visiting students during vacation/breaks from other collegiate institutions in the U.S.
  • Non-Degree students enrolled in ETSU courses offered outside the U.S.
  • Non-Degree students enrolled in appropriate ETSU campus classes. Students in category 3 who are on ETSU IAP-66s (J-1 status) must pursue programs of full-time study approved by the School of Graduate Studies, International Programs and Services, and the appropriate academic division.
12.Address to Send Documents to the Graduate School For regular mail send all documents to the following address: ETSU School of Graduate StudiesP.O. Box 70720Johnson City, TN 37614For overnight packages sent via DHL, FedEx, and UPS: ETSU Central ReceivingAttention: ETSU School of Graduate Studies325 Treasure LaneJohnson City, TN 3761413.Payment of Application Fee If the application fee was not paid when the application was submitted in Goldlink, it may be paid by clicking here.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

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  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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