Loyola University New Orleans Master of Criminal Justice Department of Criminal Justice 6363 Saint Charles Ave., Campus Box 55 New Orleans, LA 70118 US   Phone: 1-504-865-3323 Fax: 1-504-865-3883   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Criminal Justice On Campus   The fields of criminal justice and private security are the fastest growing areas in terms of employment in the new millennium, and an advanced degree is fast becoming a necessity for most careers in criminal justice, both in the public and private sectors. The MCJ is offered in response to the growing need for professionally trained public and private criminal justice administrators, planners and researchers as well as professionals in the field of private security.     Accreditation Information: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees An Undergraduate Bachelor's degree  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Master of Criminal Justice Admission Requirements A completed Application for MCJ Admission; $20 application fee (application fee waived if on-line application A bachelor’s degree and a record of academic achievement from an accredited college or university; An official transcript from each institution attended sent directly to the appropriate admissions office. For transcripts other than English, please provide a certified English translation with an explanation of the grading system; Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); Three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant’s aptitude for graduate work, such as former professors or master’s prepared supervisors; A resume of professional work experience A statement of educational goals that addresses the following points: How do you think the MCJ degree will enhance your professional development?, and; What expectations do you hope to realize by earning the degree? ub  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement None  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 90  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 726  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $563  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11823  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic