MS in Criminal Justice

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Banner Code: LA-MS-CJUS

The MS in Criminal Justice prepares students to acquire jobs or advance their careers in the field of criminal justice policy and practice. Students receive the scientific foundations and practical insights required to evaluate, select, and implement criminal justice policies and practices that are effective, efficient, and fair. They also learn data analysis skills that equip them with the knowledge required for many policy-oriented and front-line operational positions. Criminal Justice, MS graduates are prepared to be leaders and change agents in the criminal justice field. 

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Degree Requirements

Total credits: 30

Core Courses 

CRIM 511 Evidence-based Crime and Justice Policy 3
CRIM 512 Implementing Crime and Justice Policy 3
CRIM 513 Leadership in Justice Organizations 3
CRIM 514 Legal and Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice 3
CRIM 515 Criminal Justice Research Methods and Data Analysis 3
CRIM 516 Evaluation of Crime and Justice Policies and Practices 3
CRIM 517 Research Practicum in Justice Policy and Practice 3
Total Credits 21

Electives 

Select three courses from the following: 9
CRIM 509
 Justice Organizations and Processes  
CRIM 510
 Policing  
CRIM 521
 The Constitution, Criminal Procedure, and Security  
CRIM 523
 Law and Social Control  
CRIM 541
 Conduct of Justice Organizations at the Street Level  
CRIM 544
 Corrections  
CRIM 545
 Crime Analysis  
CRIM 561
 Politics of Crime Policy  
CRIM 562
 Crime and Place  
CRIM 595
 Special Topics  
Total Credits 9