About Master’s Program,
Communities and organizations in the 21st century require professionals with interdisciplinary skills and preparation to handle many complex challenges. Saint Louis University’s Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree provides students with a core criminological knowledge foundation and the opportunity to gain additional skills.
Enhance your graduate education in criminology and criminal justice at SLU by selecting one of five diverse concentrations:
- Cybersecurity
- Emergency management
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic intelligence
- Treatment and rehabilitation
SLU’s Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree prepares graduates to be advanced practitioners in various community and justice agency/organizational settings. Classes are offered in variable formats; some classes meet in person while others are online. Part-time and full-time degree options are available.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
SLU’s M.A. in criminology and criminal justice prepares students to take on leadership roles in various community settings. Students must select one of the following areas as the concentration of their graduate studies:
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
We recognize that cost can be a concern when choosing to continue your education and have identified the following financial aid resources to assist you.
All new incoming students will receive a partial scholarship upon admittance thanks to our generous alumni and benefactors. Students may also qualify for federal graduate student loans and apply for assistantship and fellowship opportunities.
Application Requirement,
- Application form
- Transcript(s)
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional)
- One academic letter of recommendation from a professor who has evaluated your academic performance in the classroom
- One professional letter of recommendation from a supervisor who has evaluated your work in the field or related volunteer experience
- If you have been out of school for five or more years, you may submit two professional letters
- If you are entering the program directly from an undergraduate program, you may submit two academic letters
- Résumé
- A professional statement not to exceed three double-spaced pages with the following information:
- What knowledge, values and skills do you have now that are critical to criminology and criminal justice?
- Describe your strengths and areas of growth.
- What are your future aspirations in criminology and criminal justice?
- Describe a social justice issue that is important to you and what you as a criminologist or criminal justice professional would do to make a difference.
- What are your experiences interacting with diverse populations? (Diverse populations include groups distinguished by age, race, gender, sexual orientation, class, religion, and ethnicity.)
The professional statement informs the Admissions Committee of the applicant’s background and professional goals and is an indicator of the applicant’s writing ability. The content and the quality of the composition will be used to judge your preparedness for graduate school. Following a review of admissions materials, an on-site writing sample may be required.
Application Deadline,
Aug 01, 2025
Application Fee,
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