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Master of Arts Requirements

The program requires completion of 30 credit hours with a grade of B or higher. Students can choose from three options in the program:

Curriculum

Thesis Option Examination Option Internship Option
4 Required courses 4 Required courses 4 Required courses
4 Elective courses 6 CRJ Electives 4 Elective courses
MA Thesis Comprehensive Exam Internship/Paper
(recommended for students considering continuing on to doctoral studies)    

Courses in Criminology, Law and Society

Required Courses Elective Courses
*Theories of Crime and Delinquency
*Survey of Criminal Justice
*Research Methods in Criminal Justice
*Data Analysis
*Seminar on Social Justice Issues
*Contemporary Issues in Policing
*Courts and the Administration of Justice
*Crime and Punishment
*White-collar Crime
*Victimology
*Justice Juvenile Delinquency
*Crime Prevention

For a full listing of the courses, please check the following (the course listings will open in a new window):

You may also search for courses by checking the Course Search.