Overview

The Criminology and Criminal Justice program from University of Maryland will lead in the development of criminological and criminal justice research and theory; the training of graduate students to conduct and understand basic and applied research; and the provision of undergraduate education of the highest quality including internships and international experiences.

Features

Department members will guide the highest levels of government, nationally and internationally, on the development of research based policies to prevent and control delinquency, crime, and terrorism. The department will serve the campus, the local community, and the state as consultants and advisors on issues of critical importance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Criminology

Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice

Responses to Violence

Criminal Law in Action

Law of Criminal Investigation

Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods

Criminal Investigations

Criminalistics

Courts and Sentencing

Juvenile Delinquency

Field Training in Criminology and Corrections

Victimology

Race, Crime and Criminal Justice

Psychology of Criminal Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 835 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

We strongly encourage you to apply by the early action deadline to receive priority consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs. Applications must be completed online.

Non-refundable application fee of $75

Two letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for a completed application: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.

Official copy of your high school transcripts

Official copy of your college transcripts (if necessary)

Activities and awards list or resume

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Funding

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