1. Washington State University Pullman
  2. Program
  3. Masters
  4. MA in Criminal Justice and Criminology

MA in Criminal Justice and Criminology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Washington State University Pullman

Program Overview

The program is designed to develop and enhance the student’s knowledge of criminal Justice; expand and develop a student’s analytical and assessment skills; and further develop their facility with oral and written communication and with research.

The program is flexible and provides a superb basis for entry into graduate work at the doctoral level or applied work in criminal justice agencies. Approximately 70% of our M.A. graduates are employed in applied settings while the balance have pursued teaching and research careers.

Program Key Stats

$32790 (Annual cost)

Aug Intake : 10th JanJan Intake : 1st Jul


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Years

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7.0
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Additional Information & Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a college or university, accredited by a recognized association. An undergraduate cumulative GPA minimum of 3.0,  grade point average of at least 3.0 from the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours), or a graduate GPA of at least 3.30 for 12 semester credit hours at an accredited graduate school. Note, the minimum GPA to be considered for admission is a 3.0, however a 3.5 or higher is preferred. Personal Statement 3 Letters of Recommendation. At least one of the recommendations must be from a professor. Transcripts (including all colleges or universities from which you have earned or expect to earn a degree, and all colleges or universities at which you have taken graduate level course work; transcripts for coursework taken at Washington State University are not required). A writing sample is required. To do so, students must submit a substantial sole-authored written paper (of at least 5 pages for M.A. applicants and 10 pages for Ph.D. applicants).  GRE optional Minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 85. Minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7. Interview if score is less. Copy of Passport

Career Options

  • Custom and Immigration Officer
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Correction Planner
  • Homeland Security Officer
  • Law Enforcer
  • Analyst

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