The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree is designed
to provide an advanced understanding of the nature of crime
and society's reaction to it and the various components of
the criminal justice system. The program of study enhances
professional development for those seeking managerial and
leadership roles as well as preparing students seeking to
enter law school or complete a doctoral degree.
Master
of Science in Criminal Justice Tracks
Thesis
Track: Designed for students considering law school
or pursuing future research and a doctoral degree. Students
in this
track
generally pursue higher education teaching opportunities
upon completion of this degree. There are 33 hours of course
work plus a thesis required to earn the Master
of Science in Criminal Justice in this track.
Non-Thesis
Track: This program is tailored to emphasize leadership
and administrative skills
and knowledge and requires completion
of 36 hours of coursework. Non-thesis track students are
seeking professional development opportunities and are generally
already working within the Criminal Justice field.
Master
of Science in Criminal Justice students with qualifying
GPA's are also eligible to join the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor
Society.
Graduate
courses
are offered in the traditional as well as online/blended
environments in order to make our programs as accessible
as possible to full-time professionals.
