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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminal Justice, M.S. (30 hrs)
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Program Overview
The criminal justice master’s program is a practitioner-based program offered fully online. The 30-hour program is available to students with or without previous criminal justice coursework. Students have the option of seeking a Master of Science degree with a thesis or a Master of Science degree without the thesis. Students pursuing the Master of Science without the thesis option will be required to take comprehensive exams during the last trimester of their coursework. Students pursuing the Master of Science degree with the thesis option must appear in person to defend his/her thesis during the last trimester of enrollment in the program. Students accepted into the program will complete an individual plan of study ranging from 30-39 hours, depending on previous criminal justice coursework.
Graduate Outcomes
Upon degree completion, graduates will be able to:
- demonsttrate an understanding of ethics in the field of criminal justice and its impact on decision-making and research;
- demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze issues in the field of criminal justice, then develop a plan of action to address the identified issue;
- demonstrate proficiency in communication skills expected in the professional arena;
- identify characteristics and principles of effective leadership then articulate how to execute those principles in their careers; and
- demonstrate an understanding of community involvement through service.
Program Admission Requirements
- Meet the university’s general admission requirements;
- Have a cumulative GPA > 2.50 with a GPA > 3.00 in undergraduate criminal justice coursework; and
- Have a competitive score on the GRE or a cumulative GPA > 3.00 on undergraduate coursework.
- Students who have not completed undergraduate courses in criminal justice but who have met all other admissions requirements will be admitted to the program with a probationary status until the following courses have been satisfactorily completed, which will extend the hours in their individual plan of study:
Program Progression and Graduation Requirements
Refer to the Academic Regulations section in this catalog for program progression and graduation requirements.
Program of Study (30 hrs)
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