Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Advanced program examining restorative justice, juvenile delinquency interventions, law enforcement policy reform, and empirical criminological research methodologies.
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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