Master of Arts in Criminal and Transitional Justice

Master of Arts in Criminal and Transitional Justice is a Masters program taught at United States International University, Kenya. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Master of Arts in Criminal and Transitional Justice provides advanced knowledge of criminal justice practices and transitional justice issues in Kenya, East Africa, Africa, and globally. Students study major theories, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and policy analysis relevant to criminal and transitional justice. The program also examines roles of transitional justice in post-conflict reconstruction and peace building, aligned with African Union policies. The program takes two years to complete and is delivered on campus using lectures, case studies, problem-solving, projects, question and answer sessions, and field trips. It aims to develop students' ability to critically analyze and conduct research in criminal and transitional justice.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts in Criminal and Transitional Justice at United States International University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by United States International University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by United States International University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Arts in Criminal and Transitional Justice.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Bachelor's degree with at least a second upper-class honours or GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale from an accredited institution with a background in a business field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a lower second-class honours with GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale in a business field or equivalent plus additional training, evidence of research capability through research, paper presentation, or peer-reviewed publication.
• Bachelor's degree with lower second-class honours GPA of 2.50 or equivalent and at least two years of relevant working experience.
• Evidence of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, for applicants from non-English speaking countries.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Please check detail of study units at https://www.usiu.ac.ke/programs/master-of-arts-in-criminal-and-transitional-justice

• Criminal Justice Policy Analyst
• Human Rights Advocate
• Transitional Justice Specialist
• Legal Consultant
• Restorative Justice Coordinator
• International Criminal Law Researcher
• Victim Support Specialist
• Conflict Resolution Mediator
• Government Policy Advisor
• NGO Program Manager
• Law Enforcement Consultant