1. Rutgers University Newark
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  4. Criminal Justice SCJ

Criminal Justice SCJ

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Rutgers University Newark

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice prepares students for positions of leadership and responsibility in government organizations/non-profits, dealing with issues of crime, justice and law-enforcement. We also provide advanced training in social science research and methods for students seeking to pursue academic careers. This is achieved through coursework and hands-on experience that emphasize up-to-date knowledge about contemporary policies and practices in crime and justice, and the development of skills needed for students to become more effective agents of change in their communities of practice.

Program Key Stats

$35820 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

One official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, Test Scores, Three letters of recommendation, A personal statement, Current test results, as required by the program, Supporting materials, as required by the program, Resume or CV

Career Options

  • Solicitor
  • Government and Advocacy Jobs
  • Law Careers
  • Lobbyist Professions
  • Business Fields
  • Journalism Occupations
  • Teaching Positions

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