master’s degree in criminology

The Colleges master’s program emphasizes the importance of scientifically rigorous research that informs public policy. The master’s degree in criminology prepares students to be informed, knowledgeable scientific research users that examine criminal behaviour and public policy responses to crime. Many master’s students ultimately will pursue the PhD.

At Florida State University’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, our top priority is to turn out graduates who possess critical, independent thinking skills. Our policy-defining research, collaborative study and leadership engagement opportunities are just a few of the ingredients that help mould these skills.

Our newly renovated Eppes Hall boasts fully integrated offices, classrooms and labs, designed for student-faculty teamwork and easy access to the Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research.

It’s the ideal environment to house our forward-thinking, research-driven educational community, like our faculty, who are ranked #1 in the nation for research productivity and are among the top 10 for grant acquisition. They are also recognised as leading experts in their fields and serve as Editor and Co-Editor for some of the most important scholarly journals in our area, like Criminology, Criminology and Public Policy, and the Journal of Drug Issues. We look forward to building on our reputation as the most professional and highest-ranked program in the nation.

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