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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Governors State University

USA,Illinois

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18 Months

Duration

CAD 12,708/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 4,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States

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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Program Overview

You can help create a more just society through careers in crime prevention, criminal rehabilitation, and justice for victims. Governors State’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice is a graduate degree for the everyday heroes who serve communities in need. Gain valuable insight from professors who have served in the field as you study the larger context of crime and its impact on society. Bring your studies to life as you combine theory with practice, culminating in a final graduate project that has the ability to create real-world impact on today’s justice system. Experience-based learning prepares you for advanced-level positions in your field. You will learn from faculty with experience on the front lines of service, just like you. With the program motto “knowledge is power,” our faculty have all used education as a catalyst to promote ethics and empower change in the criminal justice system.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

18 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,708 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Governors State University

CAD 10,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 15,024

Application Fee: CAD 25 FREE

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO

Work Permit:

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