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Apr 20, 2024
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2021-2022 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminal Justice, Master of Science
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Purpose
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program is intended to prepare students for research and administrative careers in criminal justice as well as doctoral study. The program combines an advanced framework in research methods, criminological theory and criminal justice administration with a set of electives that build on the core curriculum and satisfy concentration requirements.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to serve several constituencies: professionals presently working in the criminal justice system who desire to advance their careers, college graduates who want to enter the criminal justice field and students who wish to continue study toward a doctorate. The program is part-time and students will be able to complete their degree in two years carrying a course load of two classes per semester, including two summer terms.
Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
Successful completion of a course in Basic Statistics
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Program Requirements
The program is a 36 credit hour degree available under two plans (thesis and non-thesis). All students complete the core requirements and one of the following concentrations: Criminology or Administration of Criminal Justice. To complete a concentration, students must take twelve credits in related coursework as part of their electives.
Core Courses
Five required courses, plus chioce of Capstone or Thesis options; 18 - 21 credits)
Elective Courses - Complete 15-18 credits.
CRIMINOLOGY CONCENTRATION
Administration Concentration
Additional Information and Notes
This program is Quinn Bill certified.
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