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95ÐãÊÓƵ's Master of Science degree program in criminology and criminal justice prepares students for both practitioner and management careers in criminal justice and public safety. Students interested in learning more about this program should contact the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate program coordinator, Chivon Fitch.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Students gain the theoretical groundwork along with the research and statistical skills needed to design and evaluate effective public safety policy and practice. Courses also provide in-depth study of the structure of the criminal justice system.
Flexible Schedule
Students may begin the program during the fall, spring or summer terms. Courses can be taken in any sequence and most courses are offered in the evening.Ìý
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- Benefits
- Course Offerings
- Thesis and Non-Thesis Tracks
- 4+1 M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Option
- 95ÐãÊÓƵ Requirements – International
Complete to receive more information about the M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Benefits
- Launch or advance your career in victim advocacy, private security, law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, victim advocacy, or criminal justice management,
- Begin program in fall, spring or summer; graduate within two years if attending full=time
- Earn credentials to pursue doctoral studies or to teach at the college level
- Choose thesis or non-thesis option based on educational or career goals
- Potential to conduct research with faculty members
- 4+1 B.S./M.S. option available for qualified undergraduates
Course Offerings
All students complete the following core courses:Ìý
CRM 601 Proseminar in Criminal Justice Issues
CRM 603 Criminological Theory
CRM 605 Criminal Justice Policy and Program EvaluationÌý
CRM 607 Research Design and MethodsÌý
CRM 609 Statistics for Criminal Justice ResearchÌý
CRM 611 Ethical Issues in Criminal JusticeÌý
Students also choose elective courses (8 credits if completing a thesis or 12 credits if not completing a thesis) from the following options:
CRM 613 Policing and Public Policy
CRM 615 Corrections and Public Policy
CRM 617 Justice, Law, and Public PolicyÌý
CRM 619 VictimologyÌý
CRM 621 White Collar Crime
CRM 623 Comparative Criminal Justice SystemsÌý
CRM 625 Special Issues in Criminology and Criminal JusticeÌý
CRM 649 Independent Study in Criminology and Criminal JusticeÌý
Students who choose the thesis option must complete 4 credit hours of CRM 650 Thesis.
Thesis and Non-Thesis Tracks
Students may choose between thesis and non-thesis tracks. The non-thesis option is designed for those currently employed or seeking employment in the criminal justice system. The thesis option is ideal for students planning to enter a doctoral program following graduation. Students choosing this track will be required to submit an electronic version of their thesis to the Macdonald-Kelce Library for inclusion in the digital repository, which is accessible on the internet. Students may choose to release the work for immediate access worldwide or choose embargoes restricting access of full text to only 95ÐãÊÓƵ community for one, three or five years, before the work is released freely on the web through the repository.
4+1 M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Option
Current qualified undergraduates majoring in criminology and criminal justice may apply for enrollment in the combined degree program. Learn more about theÌýprogram admission requirements.
95ÐãÊÓƵ Requirements – International
- Click here forÌýadmission requirements for international students.
