Program Overview
The Criminology - Continuing and Global Education at California State University Fresno is a MSc programme in Education 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 education. 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 - Continuing and Global Education 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology - Continuing and Global Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Strategies for Success in Criminology
- Administration of Justice
- Crime, Criminology, and Justice
- Criminal Law
- Statistical and Computer Applications in Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Honors Criminology
- Crime and Violence in America
- Criminal Justice Organization and Management
- Honors Criminal Justice Organization and Management
- Directed Policing
- Comparative Systems of Criminal Justice
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).
Eligible students must:\xc2\xa0
- hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Criminology or a related area from an accredited university/college\xc2\xa0
- have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in last sixty units of undergraduate study
Applicants must apply to the university online. They must also apply to the Criminology Department and submit the following:\xc2\xa0
- three letters of recommendation
- GRE scores (900 or greater combined verbal/quantitative score desirable)
- personal essay about purpose of graduate study
- copy of two undergraduate transcripts\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Fresno 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 Fresno
California State University Fresno
United States
California State University, Fresno is a public university in Fresno, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. The university had a fall 2020 enrollment of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-16
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60