What will I learn?

The MA in Criminal Justice is designed to skillfully integrate theory and practice into a holistic, engaging, and challenging course of study that provides students with advanced knowledge and understanding of the United States Criminal Justice System. Designed to position graduates for success, the program focuses on developing appreciable knowledge and understanding of crime and the criminal justice system, as well as developing discernible skill sets and competencies necessary for pursuing and/or advancing one’s professional career, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communications, social research, and professional development.

Which department am I in?

Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees

$20,196.00 (17,04,016) per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Metropolitan Campus

1000 River Road,

Teaneck,

New Jersey,

07666, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, which may be waived.

English proficiency: TOEFL IBT 60; IELTS - 5.5; ITEP - 3.5; Pearsons PTE-A – 50.

Application Deadlines: Fall (August) Semester: July 1, Spring (January) Semester: December 1, Summer semester (limited programs): May 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.