Criminology and Criminal Justice M.S.

Major:

9 credits

• CRIM 601 - Seminar: Criminological Theories 3 credits
• CRIM 606 - Seminar: Research in Criminology 3 credits
• CRIM 640 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 credits

Systems Course:

3 credits

• CRIM 607 - Seminar: Law and Society 3 credits

• Choose one of the following:

• CRIM 602 - Correctional Counseling 3 credits
• CRIM 603 - Seminar: Treatment Practices and Techniques in Corrections 3 credits
• CRIM 604 - Seminar: Police Problems and Practices 3 credits
• CRIM 608 - Seminar in Law and Criminal Justice Administration 3 credits
• CRIM 609 - Criminal Justice Organization and Management 3 credits
• CRIM 621 - Advanced Criminal Procedure 3 credits
• CRIM 630 - Seminar in Corrections 3 credits
• CRIM 635 - Advanced Criminal Investigations 3 credits
• PA 601 - Proseminar in Public Administration 3 credits
• PA 605 - Organizational Behavior in Public Agencies 3 credits

Special Topics:

3 credits

• CRIM 516 - Symposium on Criminology 1-3 credits

Directed Electives:

21 credits

9 credits must be at the 600 level or above; only 9 credits may be taken outside of the major.  Credits outside of the major require advisor approval.

Culminating Experience:

Successful completion of a comprehensive written examination.

Note:

Courses in the 500 series are open to undergraduates as *400 series. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. A course taken at the 400 level may not be repeated at the 500 level.