Academic Programs of Study
Criminal Justice
Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice
- Convenient, fully online program
- Criminal justice and management courses
- Work with criminal justice agencies
- Only graduate criminal justice program in region
Earn a graduate-level criminal justice degree online!
Our online Master's Program in Criminal Justice combines criminal justice and management course work to prepare law enforcement professionals for administrative positions.Master in Criminal Justice
Our criminal justice program is the only one of its kind in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This convenient, fully online program gives students the opportunity to work in a variety of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
More About This Degree
- Learn more about this program or visit the Social Sciences website.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- 30 Credit Hours Required
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I graduated from the Masters Program in CJ. At the time of graduation, I was employed as a Probation/Parole Officer. I am happy to report that I was interviewed and selected for a position with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole as a Parole Agent. I truly believe that earning my Masters Degree is what gave me the edge in the selection process.
- Will Bainbridge, MS in Criminal Justice 2017
Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- “B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
- Completed application
- Essay
- Official, sealed transcripts
- Two or three letters of recommendation
Find Your Counselor
Lauren Tokash
Assistant Director of Graduate & International Admissionsltokash@marywood.edu
Phone: 570-348-6211 ext 2271
About me: I joined the Marywood Admissions team in February 2018. I graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Psychology. I'm also a very proud Mom to my daughter, Vera.
My interests: I love spending time with my family and friends. During the summer I spend most of my free time at Lake Wallenpaupack. Whether I'm boating, swimming, or fishing, it's one of my favorite places to be!
My favorite thing about Marywood: Everyone is so pleasant and welcoming. From the faculty and staff to the students, you can’t walk around campus without getting a friendly hello.
My favorite place at Marywood: The entire campus at Marywood is beautiful. But, if I had to narrow it down, I would say the Learning Commons. Whether it is enjoying a Starbucks tea or just taking in the beautiful view of the mountains, it is a cozy place to be.
You’d never guess: I like to go trout fishing. It's something I get to enjoy doing with my Dad and Husband and will continue to be by the stream every opening day in April!
Best advice: Ask questions! This is your investment and your future. Whether you are confirming the application process with your admissions counselor or learning more about the field from faculty, don’t be afraid to ask any and all questions you may have.
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog
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(30 semester hours)
Required Courses (12 semester hours)
| CJ 503 | Criminal Justice Administration |
3 |
| CJ 507 | Criminal Justice Research Methods |
3 |
| CJ 522 | Criminology |
3 |
| CJ 595 | Master's Thesis |
3 |
| Or | ||
| CJ 597 | Management Project/Internship |
3 |
Electives
18 semester hours (choose six courses)
| CJ 505 | Financial Management |
3 |
| CJ 524 | Sex, Drugs, and Crime |
3 |
| CJ 526 | Race, Ethnicity and Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CJ 528 | Youth Offenders |
3 |
| CJ 530 | Criminal Justice Policies |
3 |
| CJ 533 | Crime Over the Course of Life |
3 |
| CJ 540 | The Constitution & Criminal Justice?Policy |
3 |
| CJ 544 | Staff Supervision in Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CJ 560 | Urban Crime Patterns |
3 |
| CJ 569 | Media & Crime |
3 |
| CJ 576 | Corrections |
3 |
| CJ 578 | Community Corrections |
3 |
| CJ 598 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice |
3 |
Students may also elect up to two graduate courses in Business, Public Administration, Psychology, Counseling, and/or Social Work with the approval of their advisor.