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    Criminal Justice, M.A

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    Sarasota, USMAOnline2 years
    $31,726.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    44%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    32
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $30.00
    App fee

    Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida is a 33-credit, 2-year, online MA program based in Sarasota, US. Tuition is $31,726.

    About the program

    The program develops skills to apply principles, theories, and research in criminal justice to real-world issues. It covers current issues in the criminal justice system and their societal impact, with critical thinking and decision-making skills. Offers a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration.

    Focus: coursework
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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min minimum verbal score of 153 Verbal and 144 Quantitative or a total (verbal + quantitative) of 297. All applicants MUST submit GRE scores.
    V 153 · Q 144
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,656.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida is $31,726 across 33 required credits.
    Is Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida online or in-person?
    Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida take to complete?
    Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida?
    Per the program's published guidance: At least a "B" average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) on all work as an upper division student seeking a bachelor's degree
    How competitive is Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida?
    Criminal Justice, M.A at University of South Florida reports an acceptance rate of approximately 44%.