Overview

Key Features

This Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program from Portland State University is optimized for students to complete in six academic quarters (two years), but the program is flexible enough to allow for a longer timeline if needed.

Through coursework, collaboration with faculty, peer interactions, and community-based learning experiences, students graduating from the program are prepared to assist criminal justice agencies, problem-solve, and give informed solutions to crime and justice issues.

Our mission envisions students and faculty as mutual partners working to discover, share, and problem-solve criminological and criminal justice issues inside and outside the classroom. CCJ Masters alumni continue this partnership with faculty as they successfully find jobs in agencies, research departments, and academia. Unlike Masters programs at many other universities, the CCJ graduate program is designed to provide students with opportunities to engage in the development of new knowledge and partner with faculty and community organizations in dealing with real-world projects and issues.

Career opportunities:

Over the past ten years, our graduates have been successful in finding careers in the following fields: Academia/Ph.D., City government, Corrections, Local & Federal law enforcement, Probation officer, Research/Crime analyst, Counselor, Non-profit management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Orientation in CCJ
Theories of Crime
Analysis of Crime and Justice Data
Advanced Regression in CCJ
Criminal Justice Theory
Criminal Justice Research
Criminal Justice Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

51 SCH

51-54

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 335 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University
Undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of two letters of recommendation from faculty members at colleges or universities previously attended, or from others in a position to comment on the student’s academic and professional background and experience.
Transcripts: At the time of application, at least, unofficial transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be submitted.
Understanding of Criminology and Criminal Justice as a Discipline: Prospective students must demonstrate a clear understanding of this field and their educational goals need to be a good fit for our program. Students must submit a 500-word statement of purpose describing academic and professional career goals, including subfields of primary interest. The statement may also be used to provide additional information pertinent to the applicant's qualifications.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3492 USD / year

≈ 3492 USD / year
Out-of-State

3492 USD / year

≈ 3492 USD / year
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In-State

3492 USD / year

≈ 3492 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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