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M.S.
in Criminal Justice - Program Requirements |
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There are two tracks within the Criminal Justice Graduate Program, both leading to a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice: a Thesis Plan and a Comprehensive Exam Plan. 1. Thesis Plan: This plan provides students with the theoretical, methodological, and communication skills necessary to work effectively in research or policy positions related to justice or to pursue further graduate education. We particularly recommend the thesis plan for students who are planning additional graduate education or a career in justice policy planning or justice system research. For
this 37-unit plan, students must complete: |
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605: Criminological Theory (3 credit hours) CJ 610 OR SOC 654: Qualitative Methods and Analysis (3) CJ 615: Quantitative Methods and Analysis (3) CJ 620: Criminal Justice Process and Policy (3) CJ 687: Professional Development Seminar (1) CJ 699: Thesis (6) 18 units of additional coursework Two required workshops: "Introduction to the CJ Graduate Programs" "Graduate Level Writing." |
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(A student may end up taking more than the 6 units of thesis credit because s/he must enroll for CJ 699 each term that you receive thesis supervision from criminal justice faculty.) 2. Comprehensive Exam Plan: This plan provides students with a graduate-level understanding of criminology and criminal justice crime, as well as knowledge in one or more areas of specialization. For
this 39-unit plan, students complete: |
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605: Criminological Theory (3 credit hours) CJ 620: Criminal Justice Process and Policy (3) - AND - One of the following: CJ 610: Qualitative Methods and Analysis (3) CJ 615: Quantitative Methods and Analysis (3) or another graduate research methods course approved by your advisor (3) -AND- 15 units of additional CJ graduate courses 15 units of specialization coursework A comprehensive written exam Two required workshops: "Introduction to the CJ Graduate Programs" "Graduate Level Writing." |
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