Master of Arts [Criminal Justice] From Governors State University

• Applicants must submit satisfactory educational records.
• Submit an official TOEFL report with one of the minimum acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) listed below, or submit an official IELTS report with a minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version, unless the academic program requires a higher score, or finish the Language Centers (ELS) curriculum offered by ELS Education Services Inc. To pursue this option, students must meet the minimum level of 112 and submit documentation proving they have enough money to cover all their living expenses while attending GSU.

For the TOEFL, a minimum acceptable score is as follows:

Working in a range of contexts, such as federal and state agencies, correctional facilities, local and private law enforcement agencies, and educational institutions, is one way that a criminal justice master's degree might help create a more equitable society. Gain knowledge of cutting-edge computer security and digital forensics technologies, which will open doors to career options in investigative journalism. Alternatively, concentrate your studies on how public policy innovations and research might improve administrative effectiveness.
Our Criminal Justice M.A. program focuses on developing your leadership abilities and original approaches to problem-solving so that you can advance in your criminology profession.

Data collected in 2023 by Salary.com reported that the median annual salary for Police Chiefs at $119,600 with an average range of $112,900 – $126,800. They also reported that as of 2024, Chicago’s median salary for Police Chiefs is $125,400.