Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ)
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program offers working professionals the flexible option of a fully online degree. You will learn from respected and experienced faculty as you work toward beginning or advancing your career in criminal justice, corrections, or law enforcement. You will receive a quality educational experience based on critical thinking, analysis, and research.
This graduate-level criminal justice degree is a 30-semester-hour program designed to provide you with the professional skills and knowledge essential for success in advanced placement within security and emergency management and crime scene investigation roles. University of North Alabama master’s in criminal justice graduates will be well positioned for promotion to positions of greater responsibility within their organizations or new opportunities. This on-campus or online criminal justice degree will also prepare you for continuing advanced study at the doctoral level or as you pursue teaching opportunities.
Intakes
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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) | |
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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
You can do anything! Humanities programs ready students for globalized careers and continuing education. Leadership, communication, both verbal and writing, and critical thinking are a few of the many skills acquired by Humanities majors that are universally marketable and desirable in every workplace. Not only are these skills necessary in everyday life, but they can also lead to careers or further education in the following:
Business
Education
Curation
Government
Law
Library Science
In today’s competitive job market, approximately 93% of employers look for candidates who think critically, communicate clearly, and solve problems with ease. The Humanities cultivate a curriculum around such characteristics developing creativity, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking that will not only help students to get the job, but perform successfully throughout their career.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All official test scores must be sent to UNA directly from the testing centers.
ETS Code is 1735.
Language proficiency is a required of all international students. This requirement can be met in two ways: through a test score from a recognized agency or through UNA's English as a Second Language Program.
If available, original test should be sent directly to UNA (CODE:1735). Language Proficiency Required Scores:
CBT = 213
iBT = 79
IELTS = 6.0
TOEIC = 670
PTE = 54
Duolingo = 100
GRE/GMAT
GRE = 286
GMAT = 450 Equivalent to GRE 286 (V=150, Q=148)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19550 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 100 USD
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