Criminal Justice, Master of Science (M.S.)

The Criminal Justice graduate program provides students with evidence-based practices and practical skills to advance their professional and academic careers while promoting social justice, restorative justice, advancing public policy, and being a change agent in the diverse communities they will serve.

Program Highlights

• The Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University offers a flexible degree plan suitable for students seeking to further their professional careers as well as students seeking an academic path.
• The program emphasizes contemporary evidence based practices in justice system administration but also builds students' methodological and analytical skills, preparing them to be innovators in the field.
• The program has 11 full time faculty with terminal degrees and field experience, with many engaging on ongoing research programs.
• Students working towards a Criminal Justice Leadership Graduate Certificate may track into the Master of Science program and earn the degree by completing 15 additional credits.

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Statement indicating how a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice fits into your future plans. 

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.

• TOEFL iBT score of 61 or better, or IELTS score of 6.0 or better
• Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	Rolling	May 1
Spring Start	Rolling	September 1
Summer Start	Rolling	N/A

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 Time to Completion: 18 months

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