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Longwood University Cook-Cole College of Arts & Sciences/Longwood University Master of Science in Sociology/Criminal Justice Longwood University 201 High Street Farmville, VA 23909 US   Phone: 1-434-395-2707 Fax: 1-434-395-2750   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Sociology - Criminal Justice On Campus   The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Studies offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Science - Sociology, with a concentration in Criminal Justice. The mission of graduate sociology is an extension of the general mission of Longwood University. The goal is to develop in our students qualities of the citizen-leader by providing graduate-level education that emphasizes the applied use of sociological theories and methods. Students have the opportunity to learn how to apply sociology through practica, real life experience in their professional fields. With a program designed to serve students who are already in a service profession related to sociology and those seeking positions in these fields, we offer the kind of education that will encourage professional growth and enhance leadership ability. The student interested in the many fields of criminal justice will benefit from our program's well-developed ties to various criminal justice and related institutions throughout the region. The program is unique in four ways. First, it is oriented to the application of sociological theories and methods to social life. This includes issues related to crime, juvenile delinquency, poverty, family violence, service delivery, and human resources. Second, the program utilizes off-campus and online course offerings and a blend of traditional and innovative time formats. These arrangements make the program especially attractive for in-service professionals. Third, because it is grounded in the liberal arts discipline of sociology, it is an appropriate degree program for students in a variety of vocations. Fourth, the program is well integrated into local and regional criminal justice and social service agencies and is supported by an advisory panel of distinguished professionals. Graduate sociology at Longwood is currently offered off-campus at the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy in Lynchburg.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college/university  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements A minimum TOEFL scores of 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test) for those whose first language is not English.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements The Sociology/Criminal Justice program is only offered at the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy in Lynchburg, Virginia, which is a hour's drive from Farmville. The courses are delivered in a weekend format - Friday evening & all day Saturday; four non-consecutive weekends; two courses a term - fall, spring & summer. This program is not offered online – individual courses may be offered in an online format, but the bulk of the program will be offered in the face-to-face format mentioned above.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 68  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 168  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $607  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $12096  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable