Overview

Employers seek employees that are trustworthy, can think critically, and can articulate those thoughts in an easily understandable manner.

The Criminology program at Mississippi State University is committed to graduating students that can excel in each of the areas listed above. Criminology students benefit from classes that require both critical thinking and development of verbal and written communication skills. Students have the opportunity to hone these skills through internship programs and close interaction with the MSU Career Services Center in their Senior Seminar in Criminology course.

Additionally, the Criminology program partners with a number of local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to visit campus and meet with students to discuss job opportunities. Finally, criminology majors are part of a listserv that updates them regularly about available jobs in the field.

Career Information

The Criminology program is appropriate for students wishing to pursue career paths in all justice related fields including: law enforcement; probation and parole; community based prevention and control programs; court based programs; and corrections. Because our program provides for a broad knowledge of the nature and trends of crime and an understanding of crime control policy along with methodological and critical thinking skills, our students will be prepared to assume positions of leadership across a range of career paths in crime and justice related professions, as well as be prepared for post-graduate studies in Sociology, Criminology, and Law and Legal Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime and Justice in America

Crime, Justice and Inequality

Criminological Theory

Social Research Practice

Senior Seminar in Criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00

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More details

National students can apply anytime. International students who are outside the United States should apply at least four months in advance of enrollment.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation.

An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
English Language Proficiency
Once you've been admitted, go to the International Institute website for additional requirements.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Out-of-State

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10454 USD / year

≈ 10454 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 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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Programme Structure

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