Indiana State University   Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Criminology and Criminal Justice: (MS / MA) Erickson Hall, Room 122 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 47809 US   Phone: 1-812-237-8080 Fax: 1-812-237-8023   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Criminology; M.A. - Criminology Online   Indiana State University offers a master of arts (M.A.) and the master of science (M.S.) in criminology and criminal justice. Both programs are appropriate for working criminal justice professionals who wish to improve their academic credentials for career advancement or to acquire academic credentials for new careers. All courses are offered on-line (via the Internet). On-campus visits are not required. The M.A. is a 33-hour program designed for students who intend to continue their graduate studies toward the doctorate in criminology, criminal justice, or other fields.The emphasis of this program is research. A thesis is required and is viewed as preparatory work for the rigors of a doctoral dissertation. The M.S. is a 36-hour program designed for students who intend this as their terminal degree (or for persons who plan to attend law school). Graduates possess the knowledge required for professional practice in criminal justice careers and the skills needed to be intelligent, critical consumers of research information.     Accreditation Information: Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 751  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1264  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $552  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13248  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website