The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) prepares students to provide leadership, critical thinking, and understanding in the fields of criminological theory, program assessment, and criminal justice administration. The curriculum emphasizes the advance development of skills in criminal justice planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that the criminal justice system’s management and administration are effective, efficient, and responsive to community needs.

This program of graduate studies encourages students to take an advanced and active role in criminal justice and gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of this discipline.