Criminal Justice Degree Online

The graduate program in criminal justice was launched in September 2002 and offers a curriculum in the administration of criminal justice, leading to the Master of Arts. The program is designed for those seeking career opportunities or advancement in justice-related fields in addition to those who seek preparation for doctoral study. Students take courses in public management and budgeting and acquire a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, including contemporary issues affecting it and the analytic skills required to conduct and apply research and to assess public policy. The nationally-recognized faculty is multidisciplinary. The public administration faculty offers courses that equip students with the skills to oversee complex public agencies. The criminal justice faculty emphasizes social science theories and methods to impart a comprehensive understanding of crime and the justice system. Faculty members in the School of Law, social work, history and liberal studies provide a wide array of electives. Evening classes meet the needs of students who work or have other obligations during the day.

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The graduate program in criminal justice was launched in September 2002 and offers a curriculum in the administration of criminal justice, leading to the Master of Arts. The program is designed for those seeking career opportunities or advancement in justice-related fields in addition to those who seek preparation for doctoral study. Students take courses in public management and budgeting and acquire a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, including contemporary issues affecting it and the analytic skills required to conduct and apply research and to assess public policy. The nationally-recognized faculty is multidisciplinary. The public administration faculty offers courses that equip students with the skills to oversee complex public agencies. The criminal justice faculty emphasizes social science theories and methods to impart a comprehensive understanding of crime and the justice system. Faculty members in the School of Law, social work, history and liberal studies provide a wide array of electives. Evening classes meet the needs of students who work or have other obligations during the day.

See information for prospective students and the links on the sidebar for more information about our program.

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