Department of Criminal Justice
Las Vegas, NV
27
Students
Urban
Setting
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Criminal Justice is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Criminology and criminal justice | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Criminal justice |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 11 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral examination |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum scores: 153 for Quantitative, 155 for Verbal, and 4.5 for Analytical Writing) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37
Applied
18
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Statement of purpose; bachelor's degree; 2 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum scores: 153 for Quantitative, 155 for Verbal, and 4.5 for Analytical Writing) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; personal interview | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
27
Total Graduate Students
7%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
92%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.81% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 55% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3.7% |
| Two or more races | 7.41% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
Gender
Male (25%)
Female (74%)
Faculty
7
Total faculty
Full-time (7)
Part-time (0)
Male (3)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Administration of justice, corrections, criminological theory, policing, sociology of law |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 302,839 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 455009
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5009
United States
Box 455009
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5009
United States
Contact
Dr. Joel Lieberman
Chair/Associate Professor
Email: joel.lieberman@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-0249
Fax: 702-895-0252
Chair/Associate Professor
Email: joel.lieberman@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-0249
Fax: 702-895-0252