Program Overview
The Criminology (MA at Florida State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 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 (MA 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology (MA 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
- Theory in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Survey of Criminal Justice Studies
- Survey of Criminological Theories
- Research Methods I
- Statistics I
- A total of at least 9 CCJ elective hours
- 6-9 hours of classes in CCJ or in other departments
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).
The general requirement for the MS degree includes 33 hours of coursework. Of these, at least 24 hours must be taken within the College, and 21 of the 24 hours must be graded (not S/U). Students must earn at least a B (3.0) in each of the five required courses, or they must be repeated, if they wish to continue on to the Ph.D. program. They also must earn a \xc2\x93C\xc2\x94 or better in required courses at the M.S. level as long as the overall GPA is at least a 3.0 for their master\xc2\x92s level work in order to graduate.
The MA degree includes the same credit and grade point average requirements as the Master of Science. However, these students must complete 6 semester hours in humanities courses (non-CCJ elective courses). They must also demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, which may be accomplished in any of the following ways:- Four years of a single language in high school
- 12 semester hours of a single foreign language in a college or university with an earned average of 3.0 in those courses
- Satisfactory performance on the Graduate School Foreign Language Test
- Certification of proficiency by the appropriate FSU language department core, criminology electives, administration electives, internship, professional paper, and general electives. Those interested in learning more about this option should contact the College\xc2\x92s graduate coordinator.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (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
Florida State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months