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Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS)

Earn Your Online Master's in Criminal Justice

The online Master's in Criminal Justice program combines criminal justice and management course work to prepare law enforcement professionals for administrative positions. Our program, the first graduate criminal justice program in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is designed for those with a strong interest in criminal justice and the ambition to enhance their management skills. Work with a variety of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Learn about the history of the American criminal justice system, explore the causes of crime and delinquency and the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts, examine contemporary criminal justice policies, create financial statements, utilize management information systems, manage personnel, and interpret administrative law.

Affordable Transition Options

  • Earn Portfolio Credits (up to 6 graduate credits given for valid professional experience)
  • Transfer Credits Welcome (up to 6 graduate credits transferable from other accredited institutions)
  • Tuition-Reduction (to graduate students employed in Criminal Justice or related field)
  • Convenient and fully online, offering face-to-face remote instruction.

Top Employers

  • Federal Government
  • Law Firms
  • Police Departments
  • Local Government

Top Career Paths

  • Attorney
  • Judge
  • Police Officer
  • Criminal Investigator

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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
  • Official, sealed transcripts

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    Criminal Justice

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    McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

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    The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. Market Marywood is also located here.

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    Scholarships

    Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

    The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard, demonstrate a strong will to succeed, and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

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    Criminal Justice, Master of Science

     

    (30 semester hours)

    Required Courses (12 semester hours)

    CJ 503Criminal Justice Administration

    3

    CJ 507Criminal Justice Research Methods

    3

    CJ 522Criminology

    3

     

    CJ 595Master's Thesis

    3

    Or

    CJ 597Management Project/Internship

    3

    Electives

    18 semester hours (choose six courses)

    CJ 505Financial Management

    3

    CJ 524Sex, Drugs, and Crime

    3

    CJ 526Race, Ethnicity and Criminal Justice

    3

    CJ 528Youth Offenders

    3

    CJ 530Criminal Justice Policies

    3

    CJ 533Crime Over the Course of Life

    3

    CJ 540The Constitution & Criminal JusticeýPolicy

    3

    CJ 544Staff Supervision in Criminal Justice

    3

    CJ 560Urban Crime Patterns

    3

    CJ 569Media & Crime

    3

    CJ 576Corrections

    3

    CJ 578Community Corrections

    3

    CJ 598Special 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.

    Total Credit Hours: 30

     

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