Overview

The School of Criminal Justice is at the forefront of education in the nature of crime, administration of criminal justice, security management and administration, and the legal system.

Learning outcomes

Throughout the Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis program from Michigan State University there is an emphasis on the relationship between theory and practice as well as the interconnection of the activities of the many agencies and professions involved in the systems of justice and private security. Through their research, teaching, and practice, graduates can contribute to the development of improved systems for the prevention and control of crime and delinquency.

The School of Criminal Justice offers a professionally and managerially oriented Master of Science degree program for advanced students, many of whom are criminal justice professionals. The Master of Science degree is offered both on campus and through online delivery.

The Master of Science in Forensic Science offers concentrations in forensic anthropology, biology, and chemistry and is only offered on-campus. The School also offers Master of Science degrees in Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis and Judicial Administration, which are available only online.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime Causation Prevention and Control

Foundations in Homeland Security

Proseminar in Criminal Justice

Comparative Criminal Justice

Globalization of Crime

Counterterrorism and Intelligence

Issues in Terrorism

Analytic Thinking and Intelligence

Advanced Topics in Policing

Geospatial Technology

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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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree program in Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis, an applicant must:

submit a personal statement regarding their academic and professional goals.

submit scores from a GRE general exam taken within the last five years. The GRE exam is waived for candidates with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3 or higher from an accredited and recognized college or university, and for applicants with a completed graduate degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13380 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13380 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13380 USD / year

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Funding

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