Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program will provide opportunities for advanced graduate work and scholarship in criminal justice. The program is designed to: 1) provide a Master’s of Science degree for entry into leadership positions in criminal justice professions; 2) provide advanced professional educational opportunities for those who already work in the field of criminal justice, and 3) produce a new generation of academics capable of pursuing doctoral studies and leading the profession of criminal justice in the 21st century. The students graduating with a Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice degree will: 1) demonstrate a thorough understanding of the field of criminal justice; 2) acquire theoretical knowledge of crime and criminal behavior; 3) have improved skills for conducting scientific research in criminal justice; 4) develop improved competence in criminal justice administration and leadership; and 5) attain academic competence to pursue doctoral studies in criminal justice.