Criminal Justice, Master of Science

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 diverse and timely electives that build on the core curriculum.

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 can be taken full-time (3 courses) or part-time (1-2 courses).  Full-time students can complete the program in approximately 16 months (including one summer term); time to completion will vary for part-time students, depending on number of courses taken.  Part-time students taking two courses per term (including two summer terms) can finish degree requirements in 22 to 24 months. 

Admission Requirements

Specific additional admission requirements.

1. Complete, official transcript documenting the award of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a cognate field, and successful completion of a course in basic statistics.
2. Official transcripts of any graduate courses taken or degrees held.