Program Overview
The Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice program offers a study of crime and the administration of criminal justice systems. Emphasis is placed on the development of professional skills required for positions of responsibility and leadership in criminal justice service. The Program offers courses with supervised field work for a well-rounded and comprehensive educational experience.
Program Objectives
- Provide an in-depth introduction to advanced, concepts and practices of criminology and the criminal justice system.
- Prepare students to apply research techniques and statistical methodology to policy issues in the criminal justice agency setting.
- Provide students practical skills for organizational, managerial, and supervisory levels applicable to criminal justice agencies.
- Train students to identify, analyze, and solve problems at the organizational, inter-organizational, or community levels.
- Prepare students for advanced studies, research experiences, and careers in criminal justice, criminology or related fields.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students pursuing the Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice will:
- Articulate key concepts and theories in criminology and criminal justice.
- Explain causes of crime and delinquency utilizing major concepts, case law, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and basic structures of law enforcement, the criminal court system, and corrections.
- Conduct sound scientific research on issues related to the criminal justice system and criminology.
- Interpret and explain interdisciplinary nature of criminal justice and ethical issues in law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
- Communicate effectively, in oral and written formats, current events and developments in the criminal justice system through the use of modern technology to diverse audiences.
