Frequently Asked Questions

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No. We accept students from any major.

No.

The Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice program admits students twice a year. You may begin your studies in the Fall or Spring semesters.

Please complete the online application by clicking here.

Fall admission is open to all students: full-time, part-time, international, and domestic. The deadline to apply for Fall admission is May 15th. All required materials must be submitted by that date.

Fall Priority Deadline: Full applications received by Feb 1 will receive an admission decision by Mar 1 and will have priority considerations for tuition waivers. 

Spring admission is open to all students: full-time, part-time, international, and domestic. The deadline to apply for Spring admission is December 1st. All required materials must be submitted by that date.

Spring Priority Deadline: Full applications received by October 1 will receive an admissions decision by Nov 1 and will have priority considerations for tuition waivers. 

No, at present, we do not regularly offer online courses. This program is taught in-person.

Depending on the plan of study, and the status of a full-time or part-time student, this program may take 1-2 years to complete.

Students enrolled in 9 or more credits are considered full-time. The maximum number of credits allowed for full-time study is 12 for each semester.

Yes. Please visit our International Students page for additional admissions requirements.

A maximum of 6 credits of graduate study may be transferred into the CRIM program, with approval of the CRIM director and the Graduate School. Transferred courses must have a grade of B or higher.

Students who have not been continuously enrolled for regular sessions must request readmission. Contact the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice program in advance of registration to request an Application for Readmission form. If additional college work has been completed elsewhere since the last enrollment at the University of Miami, an official transcript of this will be required.