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USA, Missouri
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1963
Total Students: 16,000 +
Main Campus Address
1 University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121, United States
Join the experts who make our communities safer and more just with a degree in criminology and criminal justice.
Throughout the United States, efforts are underway to reduce crime while transforming the criminal justice system to make it fairer and more effective. That’s why government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the private sector urgently need qualified, highly-educated professionals to help make our communities safer and our systems of government more just. UMSL’s Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice helps candidates prepare for and rise to that challenge.
Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice
UMSL’s Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice provides students with advanced theoretical and methodological training for research and management careers in criminal justice and related areas, such as victim advocacy, public policy and justice reform. The program has been consistently rated among the top graduate programs in criminology and criminal justice in the nation, and was most recently honored by Intelligent.com with a No. 1 overall ranking on its Best Colleges of 2022 list.
Master's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*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.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
Undergraduate Scholarship - At UMSL, we are committed to making education more accessible through our International Merit Scholarships. No separate application is required for these scholarships. Our scholarships are competitive and provide top-performing F-1 international students with a significant reduction in tuition costs, making the path to academic excellence more affordable. These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.
Graduate Scholarship - If you do not receive a Graduate Assistantship, you will automatically be considered for this scholarship, with no separate application required. Our scholarships provide a significant reduction in tuition costs, helping you focus on achieving your academic goals. These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.
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):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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