Master of Arts [M.A] (Criminal Justice)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$22,500/Yr
CA$22,500 /Yr
- MA in Criminal Justice at the Fairleigh Dickinson University is a 2-years program by the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
- It is ranked among the best regional universities and in the Top 50 in the North region by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2021.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- 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.
- It is 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.
- Students will learn and demonstrate critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to problem-solving by selecting and organizing information, identifying assumptions and causal relationships, distinguish between verifiable facts and value claims, determine the credibility of sources, distinguish between warranted or unwarranted reasons or conclusions, detect biases, and evaluate appropriate problem-solving strategies, their feasibility, and efficacy.
- The mission of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is to provide students with a comprehensive education that skillfully integrates theory and application into a holistic and interdisciplinary course of study that prepares students for graduate and law school, and a host of wide-ranging career opportunities within government, non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, the private sector, and a wide array of social, philanthropic, and public service agencies both domestically and internationally.
- The programmatic learning outcomes focus on developing competency in the areas of knowledge and understanding, effective communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision making, ethical and principled behavior, social research, and professional development.
- In addition to developing these sought-after skills sets and competencies, the department focuses on preparing students for securing careers and continuing onto graduate and law school.
- Students will have the benefit of a diverse and interdisciplinary faculty with a broad range of experiences and specializations.
- Some of these include criminologists, criminalists, political scientists, forensic psychologists, counselors, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, federal agents, ambassadors and diplomats, and a wide variety of practicing professionals from local, state, federal, and international agencies.
- The MA program consists of 36 credits.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$22500 (CAD 22500) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Board | CA$11089 (CAD 11089) |
| Total Cost | CA$11089 (CAD 11089) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | CA$22950 (CAD 22950) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
3.0 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 100
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Cybersecurity investigator
- Cyber defensive operator
- Intelligence analyst
- Forensic psychologist
- Forensic examiner
- Policy analyst
- Emergency management director
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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