Apr 21, 2025

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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Criminal Justice, M.A.

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College of Behavioral and Community Sciences
Department: Criminology

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Criminal Justice online program develops in qualified students the skills to apply principles, theories, and research in the field of criminal justice to “real world” issues.

Major Research Areas: Criminal justice-related fields

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

Two letters of recommendation, addressing issues relating to past academic performance or work experience
A 1-2 page Statement of Purpose, indicating your reasons for seeking a master’s degree in Criminal Justice and the particular areas of criminology or criminal justice that interest you.

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours - 33 Credit Hours

Core - 15 Credit Hours
Concentration or Elective Courses - 15 Credit hours
Capstone Requirement - 3 Credit Hours

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Complete the following courses:
CCJ 6932 Issues in Criminal Justice Administration Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6705 Research Methods in Criminology Credit Hours: 3-4 (4 credits for this program)
CCJ 6118 Introduction to Criminology Theory Credit Hours: 4
CCJ 6706 Quantitative Analysis in Criminology I Credit Hours: 4
CJE 6716 Criminal Justice Graduate Capstone Seminar Credit Hours: 3

Concentration or Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Students complete either the Concentration or Electives.

Administration Concentration (15 Credit Hours)

Select five courses from the following list:
CCJ 6485 Criminal Justice and Public Policy Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6936 Current Issues in Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6930 Current Issues in Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CJC 6020 Theory, Practice, and Research in Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CJE 6025 Policy Organization, Behavior, and Administration Credit Hours: 3
CJE 6029 Advanced Seminar in Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
PAD 6041 Ethics and Public Service Credit Hours: 3
PAD 6934 Selected Topics in Public Administration Credit Hours: 1-3
CCJ 6935 Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3

Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Select five courses from the following list:
CCJ 6079 Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6406 Theory, Practice, and Research in Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6485 Criminal Justice and Public Policy Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6506 Juvenile Delinquency Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6692 Women and Crime Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6776 Action Research in Social Justice Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6930 Current Issues in Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6936 Current Issues in Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
CJC 6020 Theory, Practice, and Research in Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CJE 6029 Advanced Seminar in Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3
CJE 6268 Minorities and Crime Credit Hours: 3
DSC 6020 Terrorism and Homeland Security Credit Hours: 3
CCJ 6935 Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3

Comprehensive Exam

Students complete a culminating project during the capstone course in lieu of a comprehensive exam.

Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

CJE 6716 Criminal Justice Graduate Capstone Seminar Credit Hours: 3

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