Criminal Justice, MS
Students will complete twenty-one (21) additional semester hours of criminal justice electives, at least one of which must be at the 600 level. A total of nine (9) semester hours of graduate coursework in allied disciplines (i.e. sociology, psychology, criminology, etc.), as approved by the coordinator of criminal justice, may be applied to the twenty-one (21) semester hours of coursework required.
Independent research courses at the graduate level may be applied as required elective credits. Graduate level coursework in other relevant disciplines (i.e. sociology, psychology, criminology, etc.) may be accepted as transfer credit hours and applied toward the required elective credits where the course focus is relevant and appropriate as determined by the coordinator of criminal justice. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours may be accepted for transfer credit hours whether at the 500 and/or 600 level. Recommended 600-level elective courses include:
Intakes
- May
- Aug
- Dec
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Career Center in the Office of Career and Professional Development Services is here to help students attain their career-related goals by encouraging the development of professional skills and by helping students connect with employment, internship, and networking opportunities. We also work closely with employers and recruiters through the Career Expo, Internship Soiree, and Education Professionals Recruitment Day.
The center provides a variety of career-related services, including:
- Help with exploring your major and related careers.
- Career guidance and advising.
- Help with professional document writing (resume, cover letter, etc.)
- Advice on interview preparation and techniques.
- Job search strategies.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
- You have graduated from secondary school
- Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
- Readiness for college-level English
- Readiness for college-level math
- English proficiency
Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
Readiness for college-level English
Readiness for college-level math
English proficiency
TOEFL = 79
IELTS = 6.5
Duolingo English Test = 100
PTE Academic = 48
SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing = 550
ACT English = 18
A level/ O level/ GCSE English = "C" grade or higher
IB (HL) English = "4" grade or higher
KCSE English = "B" grade or higher
ELS level 112 = Completion
U.S. High School Transcript ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing = One year full time enrollment 250
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
11000 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 30 USD
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