Overview

Program in Criminal Justice / Program in Criminal Justice is located in Romeoville, IL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Applying

40

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	Not reported	May 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	Not reported	November 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 12 related hours in criminal/social justice, 2 letters of recommendation, minimum GPA of 3.0, personal statement

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

40

Total Graduate Students

5%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	27.5%
Black or African American	10%
White or Caucasian	42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.5%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	5%
Unknown	7.5%

Gender

Male (45%)

Female (55%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Community policing, management, terrorism, biological warfare, drugs
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1 University Parkway
Romeoville, IL  60446
United States

Contact Dr. Vesna Markovic
Program Chair
Phone: 815-838-0500

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