Schools
School of Social Sciences
Criminal Justice and Public Policy
With its focus on the intersection of current research with policy debates and organizational challenges, the MS in Criminal Justice and Public Safety appeal to individuals who seek to sharpen their skills and develop new strategies and approaches to the fair and effective administration of justice and promotion of public safety. Graduates of the program will be well-positioned to attain leadership roles in a variety of public and private organizations that will allow them to apply and implement many of the skills and ideas required to greater efficiency and real reform.
The online mode of instruction and collaborative model of pooled resources will offer students increased flexibility in terms of scheduling and course selection, which will making it easier to balance the demands of advanced graduate study with work and family obligations. Highly-motivated full-time students to complete the degree in 15 months (Fall/Spring/Summer/12-12-9 credit loads); part-time students can complete the degree in two-three years depending upon their enrollment patterns.
Core Coureses (15 cr.)
DEPT. |
COURSE NUMBER |
TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
Complete the following course | |||
SPEA-J |
586 |
Public Safety in the U.S. | 3 |
Complete one of the following courses | |||
CJUS-P | 501 | Proseminar: Criminal Justice I | 3 |
SPEA-J |
582 |
Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
Complete one of the following courses |
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SPEA-J |
502 |
Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 3 |
CJUS-P |
594 |
Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
Complete one of the following courses |
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SPEA-V |
506 |
Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making | 3 |
CJUS-P |
595 |
Data Analysis in Criminal Justice | 3 |
Complete one of the following courses |
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CJUS-P |
619 |
Crime and Public Policy | 3 |
SPEA-J |
666 |
Criminal Justice Policy and Evaluation | 3 |
Choose a concentration and complete the courses specified
Criminal Justice Concentration (18 cr.)
DEPT. |
COURSE NUMBER |
TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
Complete one of the following courses | |||
SPEA-J | 501 | Evolution of Criminological Thought and Policy I | 3 |
CJUS-P | 502 | Proseminar: Criminal Justice II | |
Complete five of the following courses | |||
CJUS-P | 512 | Corrections | 3 |
CJUS-P | 515 | Police in Society | 3 |
CJUS-P | 517 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
CJUS-P | 519 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
CJUS-P | 602 | Courts and Criminal Justice | 3 |
CJUS-P | 623 | Violent Behavior | 3 |
CJUS-P | 627 | White-collar Crime | 3 |
CJUS-P | 629 | Victimization | 3 |
CJUS-P | 634 | Sentencing Theory and Practice | 3 |
CJUS-P | 671 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
CJUS-P | 680 | Seminar: Issues in Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 3 |
CJUS-P | 682 | Seminar on Law Enforcement and Minorities | 3 |
SPEA-J | 520 | Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety | 3 |
SPEA-J | 550 | Topics in Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 3 |
SPEA-J | 588 | Law and Control in Society | 3 |
SPEA-J | 587 | Criminal Violation: Problems and Characteristics | 3 |
SPEA-J | 682 | Planning and Management | 3 |
Public Safety Concentration (18 cr.)
DEPT. |
COURSE NUMBER |
TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
Complete the following course | |||
SPEA-J | 528 | Risk Analysis for Public Safety | 3 |
Complete five of the following courses | |||
CJUS-P | 680 | Seminar: Issues in Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 3 |
SPEA-J | 581 | Public Safety Law | 3 |
SPEA-J | 520 | Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety | 3 |
SPEA-J | 524 | Crisis Management for Public Safety | 3 |
SPEA-J | 531 | National and Homeland Security in America | 3 |
SPEA-J | 550 | Topics in Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 3 |
SPEA-V | 560 | Public Budgeting and Finance | 3 |
SPEA-V | 561 | Public Human Resources Management | 3 |