MA/MS in Criminal Justice and Corrections

The MS in Criminal Justice serves people entering or advancing in criminal justice and those wanting deeper insight into crime and justice for related fields. It can be taken on campus or online. Graduates are meant to be theory-informed, analytically skilled and ethically grounded professionals who can design, evaluate and carry out evidence-informed responses to public safety problems. Students can add one or more concentrations in crime analysis, cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity, or strategic management. Learning goals include applying criminological theory to current problems, conducting quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation, analyzing ethical, legal and governance questions, and turning findings into clear advice for practitioners and policymakers. The degree consists of eight courses, thirty-two units, with four core courses. Study takes an average of eight to sixteen months, and students may start in fall, spring or summer.