Talk to a Grad Student
Want to hear about the graduate experience from students who are currently in the program? E-mail your questions to crimgradstudent@
fsu.edu. Your e-mail will go directly to a current graduate student who can provide the grad student perspective.
If you need specific information about admission or degree requirements, you can call or e-mail Margarita Frankeberger, graduate coordinator.
Degree Programs
- Doctoral degree The Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a research degree designed to train individuals as critical scholars.
- Master’s The master's program emphasizes the critical link between scientific theory and research and its application through policies and programs. It prepares students for an administrative or research career in the criminal justice system and other related areas.
- Combined BS to MS program This program provides academically talented undergraduate students the opportunity to expeditiously complete both degrees.
- On-line master's (distance learning) The master’s program in criminal justice studies is specifically designed for working criminal justice professionals and others who want the rigor and challenge of a first-rate graduate program but also need the convenience and flexibility that distance learning provides.
- Joint master's degree with public administration This joint master's degree program in criminology and public administration prepares graduate students for overlapping careers in criminal justice management.
- Joint master's degree with social work This joint master's degree program is for graduate students who want to expand their understanding of the connection between these two fields and gain expertise in work with forensic clients.