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Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Advanced program examining restorative justice, juvenile delinquency interventions, law enforcement policy reform, and empirical criminological research methodologies.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 2.5+ GPA in criminal justice or social sciences
English language proficiency
TOEFL 75+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Exempt
Thesis / Research statement
Criminal justice career statement
Recommendation letters
Two professional references

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Criminal Justice Departmental Tuition Waivers and research grants
Application fee
$30
Tuition / joining costs
$7,840/year in-state, $14,920/year out-of-state

Dates and verification

Application deadline
April 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Southern University at New Orleans documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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