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Georgia State University
Overview
Georgia State University / Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is located in Atlanta, GA.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Criminal justice | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Criminal justice and criminology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60
Applied
17
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
43
Total Graduate Students
23%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
76%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.3% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25.58% |
| White or Caucasian | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 11.63% |
| Unknown | 2.33% |
Gender
Male (25%)
Female (74%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 0
Male (9)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Urban violence, drugs, victimization, criminal justice, criminology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 4018
Atlanta, GA 30302
United States
Atlanta, GA 30302
United States
Contact
Dr. Richard Wright
Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/Department Chair
Email: rwright28@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1015
Fax: 404-413-1030
Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/Department Chair
Email: rwright28@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1015
Fax: 404-413-1030