Criminal Justice MA
The M.A. program serves students who want to work or are currently working in the criminal justice system, as well as those who may want to go on to a Ph.D. program. The degree provides research and statistical skills that allow students to appreciate, design and evaluate effective policy and practice. Students learn about the structure of the criminal justice system and the nature of successful crime prevention programs. The School enjoys successful partnerships with the New York City Police Department, the New York State Police and the Japanese National Police. Employees of these organizations join our M.A. program every year.
Degree Level: MA
Department: Criminal Justice
School or College: School of Criminal Justice
Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of recommendation, GRE or other standardized test (see Special Notes below), Statement of background and goals
Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
Not Available
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
July 1
Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
Not Available
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
December 1
Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
Not Available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
Not Available
Special Notes:
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or other standardized test, is required for all applicants to the M.A. program except: when the applicant is a graduate of the University at Albany Criminal Justice major OR when the Graduate Admissions Committee elects to waive the requirement based on special circumstances, e.g. hardship or demonstration of significant professional accomplishments.
Grad Bulletin URL:
http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/criminal_justice_ma_degree.htm
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