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Master of Science in Criminal Justice
The Department of Criminal Justice offers a Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Criminal Justice. The master's degree is designed to prepare graduates of the program to provide leadership, critical thinking, and knowledge in the areas of criminological theory, program evaluation, and criminal justice administration. The curriculum provides for the development of skills in criminal justice planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that the management and administration of the criminal justice system is effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the community.
Research methods and statistical analysis are central elements in the curriculum. Students are expected to generate unique research questions which assist the criminal justice community in evaluating its effectiveness. Students are encouraged to bring ecologically valid research questions from the criminal justice agencies in the area and incorporate the question into their academic pursuits. It is through these types of experiences that the Department forges cooperative relationships between the University and the criminal justice community. This relationship provides practitioners with an opportunity to evaluate management and programming decisions and how they benefit the agency and community at large.
Program Desription
Students graduating with an MS in Criminal Justice will be expected to demonstrate competency in the following knowledge content areas:
- Criminological Theory
- Criminal Justice Administration
- Research Methodology
- Policy Analysis
Additionally, students graduating with an MS in Criminal Justice will be expected to demonstrate competency in the following thinking skills:
- Analytical Skills
- Research Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Problem-Solving Strategies
Demonstration of these content areas and skills is expected through course work, CJ project, and thesis (optional).
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Last updated or reviewed on 5/30/13
