Master of Professional Studies in Criminal Justice
Admissions Requirements
- An official bachelor's degree transcript from a regionally accredited institution.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 undergraduate hours.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement discussing, but not limited to, the following:
- Your reasons for seeking a master's degree in criminal justice.
- Your previous exposure to, and interest in, the field of criminal justice.
- How this degree will contribute to your personal and professional goals.
- Your ability to complete graduate-level coursework.
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, the following are priority deadlines:- Summer/Fall - April 1
- Spring - November 1
All courses are available online. Please contact Les Jenkins-Mackey for inquiries.
Curriculum
CORE (9 Credit Hours)- CRJ 815 - Advanced Criminological Theory
- CRJ 820 - Advanced Criminal Justice Research Methods
- SOC 621 - Advanced Sociological Research
- CRJ 810 - Criminal Justice Systems, Policies, and Practices
- CRJ 855 - Situational Ethics
- CRJ 830 - Advanced Administrative Practices
CHOOSE THREE:
- CRJ 600 - Internship in Criminal Justice
- CRJ 605 - Crime and Mental Health
- CRJ 650 - Crime & Media
- CRJ 655 - Correctional Administration
- CRJ 660 - Police Administration
- CRJ 665 - Corporate Crime
- CRJ 670 - Independent Study
- CRJ 675 - Seminar in Justice Studies
- CRJ 680 - Violence in Society
- CRJ 885 - Advanced Research Project or
- IDS 820 - Projects in Liberal or Professional Studies
TOTAL: 30 CREDIT HOURS