master of science in justice studies
DESCRIPTION
The MS in justice studies is a graduate degree relevant to the challenges of our time, offered in an intellectually and culturally diverse community. In addition to preparing you for work in a range of enterprises, this master’s degree offers a great way to build a successful track record of graduate work before applying to JD or PhD programs.TRANSCRIPT
An academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
master of science in justice studiesapplication deadline extended to January 30, 2014
The ASU faculty of Justice and Social Inquiry in the School of Social Transformation invites you to apply for the master of science degree in justice studies. The 30-credit hour program includes required courses in theory, methods, statistics, and completion of a written applied project or thesis. You may focus your study on any one or combination of our areas of specialization:
1) citizenship, migration and human rights,
2) globalization, sustainability and economic justice,
3) law, policy and social change,
4) media, technology and culture,
5) social identities and communities.
Our master’s graduates obtain jobs in state and local governments, criminal justice agencies, social welfare organizations and agencies, nonprofits, and private sector companies. Some of our students continue their studies in law school or pursue their academic interests in graduate schools, including our own doctoral degree in justice studies.
Many of our courses are offered in the evenings, making the degree convenient for working students to complete. Internships are also available to allow students to gain course credit for work and learning in placements within justice-related agencies and organizations. You will find the master¹s program in justice studies to be interesting, challenging, and fun! Justice and Social Inquiry faculty and students form an exciting and stimulating community of teaching, learning, research, and community outreach.
TO APPLY
You may apply to the master’s in justice studies at any time throughout the year. Submit your application to ASU Graduate Education at:
http://www.asu.edu/gradapp Your completed application will include:
1. Application form: Submit the ASU Graduate Education online application.
2.Transcripts: Send one set of official transcripts from every college and university from which you earned a bachelor’s degree or higher to Graduate Enrollment Services:
3. Additional items: Submit the items below via the online application:
• personal statement (one-and-a-half to two pages, double spaced) outlining your areas of interest, educational and career goals
• three letters of reference (academic references are preferred)
• a writing sample, 10 pages minimum (research that best represents your academic thinking and writing skills)
For more information on the master¹s program, visit our website, justice.clas.asu.edu, or contact our graduate coordinator, Ms. Nancy Winn, via email at [email protected] or by phone at 480-965-6008.
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