$21,239 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Criminal Justice
- MSc in Criminal Justice at the University Of Alabama is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university is ranked #2 by Niche for best college in Alabama 2020.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- This program helps highly motivated people gain the skills and expertise they need to reach their goals, whether that's launching or advancing their career or preparing for a Ph.D. program or law school.
- Students can expect rigorous training in the theories, methodologies, and empirical findings that help explain social deviance, criminal behavior, criminal justice, and social organizations.
- Students also have the opportunity to publish cutting-edge articles with faculty, travel to national conferences to present their research findings, and more.
- The Thesis Track program is designed to prepare students to pursue doctoral-level study in criminology, criminal justice, or a related field.
- Students selecting this option are required to complete a thesis project under a faculty adviser.
- The MSc program consists of 30 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $17115 | $17115 |
| Health Insurance | $2124 | $2124 |
| Other Fees | $2000 | $2000 |
| Total Fees | $21239 | $21239 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students are expected to have completion of an introductory-level social science statistics course and research methods course, with minimum grades of B.
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.