Overview

Learn to assess risks as you analyze contemporary issues facing today’s criminal justice system, and discover how public policies are drafted and evaluated. In the Criminal Justice master’s degree program at Michigan State University you’ll explore 21st-century innovations in counterterrorism, law enforcement intelligence, crime control strategies and more.

Program Outcomes

Further your criminal justice career with new skills that you can apply immediately. Explore research methods and statistical techniques and how they connect to your ideal career path. Learn detailed documentation and computer skills to enhance the work you do and the role you want.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Proseminar in Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis

Issues in Criminal Justice

Comparative Criminal Justice

Globalization of Crime

The Intelligence Process and Counterterrorism

Terrorism

Analytic Thinking and Intelligence

Environmental Risk Perception and Decision-Making

Global Risks, Conservation and Criminology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Online Application Form

Application Fee: $65

Degree and Minimum GPA: Bachelor’s degree in any field (or international equivalent) with a 3.0 minimum GPA

Application Essay: A personal statement

Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation from previous academic faculty are preferred, but we accept letters from supervisors, directors and/or colleagues if you’ve been out of school for four or more years

Non-faculty recommenders should be able to attest to/comment on your ability to perform graduate-level academic work

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13380 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13380 USD / year

≈ 13380 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13380 USD / year

≈ 13380 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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