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Criminal Justice Policy and Administration Master's
Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit Hours:
36
Advance your career in criminal justice 100% online.
Our Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Justice Policy
and Administration empowers current and future leaders with the knowledge and skills
needed to create just and safe communities. This is accomplished through an exceptional
curriculum that provides you with an understanding of the nature and scope of problems
posed by crime and the operation and administration of the criminal justice system.
You'll examine these areas from theoretical, practical and empirical perspectives.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Master's in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration?
You can pursue your degree 100% online, allowing you to better balance your work, personal and academic obligations. Our program also offers:
- Opportunities to participate in research under a faculty member's direction
- Prospects for earning academic credit through an internship
- Specialized electives so you can tailor your degree to your professional and personal goals
- Study abroad opportunities
Faculty members have a diverse range of educational and professional backgrounds. In addition to teaching courses, they assist the Department of Criminal Justice in applied research projects, program evaluation studies and scholarly research. Some of their current research focuses on:
- Capital punishment
- Cybercrime and cyber security
- Juvenile delinquency
- Police operations and tactics
- Prison violence
- Victimization
Marketable Skills
- Technical and academic writing
- Abstract problem solving
- Knowledge of government operations
- Research interpretation/implementation
- Information verification
Criminal Justice Policy and Administration Master's Highlights
All courses are designed and developed by full-time Criminal Justice graduate faculty
and feature the quality instruction, standards of excellence and innovation in teaching
and learning for which the Department of Criminal Justice is well-known.
Criminal Justice graduate students may apply for the Department of Criminal Justice’s Tory J. Caeti Memorial Scholarship and other scholarships offered by the College
of Health and Public Service each year.
The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Justice Policy
and Administration is ranked #4 in Texas and #26 in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.
UNT provides a wide variety of services exclusively to graduate students. The Graduate
Student Writing Support office can help you with writing, and Research Consulting
offers assistance with statistical research.
The Toulouse Graduate School® offers several professional development workshops, including
a Thesis Boot Camp. Many of the workshops are available online for your convenience.
Career Outlook
This degree equips students with an exceptional understanding of the nature and scope of problems posed by crime as well as the administration of the criminal justice system.
Many MSCJ alumni are serving in various careers such as:
- Scholar
- Criminal lawyer
- Administrator
- Researcher
- Police officer, probation officer or caseworker
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