Rochester Institute Of Technology (RIT)

Program Information

Degree Offered

MS - Criminal Justice

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The field of criminal justice has become information-driven for both policy making and analysis as well as research in law enforcement and crime prevention and reduction. RIT's MS degree in criminal justice emphasizes skills in quantitative and qualitative policy analysis as applied to the field of criminal justice

The MS criminal justice program is a direct hands-on program as students will be heavily involved in research to reinforce the curriculum that teaches the use of data and analytical processes.

Students in the program will have ample opportunities to be involved with hands-on research that reinforces the program's curriculum.

This program is taught on campus and is designed to be completed in one calendar year. Part-time study is possible, however, most courses will be taught during the day. Program entry is possible any quarter.

Accreditation:

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Eligibility Requirements:

Two writing samples, one of which should be a statement of interest (personal statement)

Personal or telephone interview

Two formal letters of recommendation, preferred from faculty familiar with the applicant's academic work

International Student Requirements:

Minimum TOEFL of 570 (paper-based) or 230 (computer based) for students who do not speak English as their native language

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999