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Graduate Programs

1.)

North Carolina Central University

Major: Criminal Justice


Concentration: Law Enforcement
Program: This program prepares students with skills and knowledge including such
aspects of criminal justice as law enforcement, courts, corrections, and crime
prevention. The goals of the program are to prepare graduates who are able to:
assess and understand criminal justice problems and issues; conduct basic and
applied research in criminal justice, particularly evaluation research; use computer
technology to locate information and use statistics and software to analyze;
problems, particularly with respect to criminal justice agencies; understand legal
issues which affect criminal justice professionals and; integrate the findings
concerning the psychological, sociological, economic and cultural roots of crime.

CAREER FIELDS:

Correctional Officers

Detectives

Human Resources Managers

Police Officers

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist

Public Interest Advocates

COURSE LIST:

CRIM 5010 - Seminar in the Nature of Crime and Delinquency (3)

CRIM 5025 - Police in the Community (3)

CRIM 5035 - Seminar in Administrative Practices in Corrections (3)

CRIM 5045 - Seminar in Administrative Practices in Law Enforcement

CRIM 5055 - Seminar in Administrative Practices in Juvenile Justice (3)

CRIM 5065 - Legal Issues in Law Enforcement (3)

(3)

CRIM 5110 - Seminar in Corrections (3)

CRIM 5115 - Seminar in Law Enforcement (3)

CRIM 5120 - Foundations of Juvenile Justice (3)

CRIM 5215 - Correctional Counseling and Treatment (3)

CRIM 5225 - Juvenile Counseling and Treatment (3)

CRIM 5240 - Community Based Corrections (3)

CRIM 5450 - Criminal Justice Planning, Budgeting and Evaluation (3)

CRIM 5465 - Practicum (3)

CRIM 5475 - Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice (3)

CRIM 5485 - Independent Study (1-3)

CRIM 5610 - Criminal Justice Statistics I (3)

CRIM 5620 - Criminal Justice Statistics II (3)

CRIM 5650 - Criminal Justice Research Methods (3)

CRIM 5900 - Thesis (3)

CRIM 5910 - Field Placement in Criminal Justice (3)

CRIM 5920 - Advance Field Placement in Criminal Justice (3)

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: Meredith Weinstein, PhD - Associate Director, Juvenile Justice Institute
Email: mweinste@nccu.edu
Phone: (919) 530-7457
Fax: (919) 530-7444
Office Location: 218 Albert N. Whiting Criminal Justice Building
Contact Details: View Complete Profile or Download vCard
Name: Tracy Barley - DE Coordinator
Email: thicks15@nccu.edu
Phone: (919) 530-5205

Fax: (919) 530-5195


Office Location: 103 Albert N. Whiting Criminal Justice Building
Contact Details: View Complete Profile or Download vCard

2.)

Florida State University

Major: Criminal Justice


Online and Campus Option (I most likely would complete this degree online)
Program: The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University
is proud to offer a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Studies through the
University's distance-learning program. The master's program in criminal justice
studies is specifically designed for working criminal justice professionals and others
who want the rigor and challenge of a first-rate graduate program, but also need
the convenience and flexibility that distance learning provides. Past graduates of
the College have achieved national and international recognition, and hold
prestigious positions in many states and a number of foreign countries.
Accreditation
Regionally accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Method of Delivery
Internet
Time or Location Requirements

The program is completely online. There are no campus visits required and it is not
necessary to log-in on specific days and times.
Time to Completion
Students taking two courses per semester can expect to complete the program in
two full years
Careers
The master's degree in criminal justice studies is especially designed for highly
motivated students who are looking toward leadership positions in law enforcement,
corrections, juvenile justice, and elsewhere in the criminal justice system in Florida,
the nation as a whole, and overseas.
Core Courses
Total Credit Hours
36
Prerequisites
Prospective students must have an undergraduate degree to be considered for
admission. A graduate committee is responsible for reviewing all applications and
materials submitted by the applicant. This review process considers an applicant's
suitability for admission to the master's program in Criminal Justice Studies.
Admissions is competitive. The committee takes into consideration all elements of
the application.
Program Requirements
A grade of "B" or higher must be maintained throughout all course work. Students
must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses.
Fees
The cost of this program is equal to tuition and fees for the Academic Year 2015-16
as stated on the Student Business Services website, plus a $130.00 per credit hour
distance learning fee. However, special market rates may be available. Contact the
department for more specific fee information relative to student status and location.
CONTACT: crimonline@fsu.edu
COURSES OFFERED:

CCJ5606 Survey of Criminological Theories (3)

This course covers the major theories of criminal involvement, with attention to
each theory's history, hypotheses, and empirical adequacy.

CCJ5625 Ecology of Crime (3)

This course is an analysis of crime, delinquency, and victimization within various


demographic and ecological systems of society. The course focuses on
characteristics of offenders and offenses.

CCJ5669 Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Social Justice (3)

This course considers the relationships among race, ethnicity, and crime in the
justice system. The effect of social policy on racial and ethnic inequality is studied,
and theories of ethnic and racial justice are presented in terms of their effect on
crime and criminal justice.

CCJ5706 Applied Statistics in Criminology I (3)

This course focuses on the use of statistical techniques in criminology.

CCJ5078 Computer Applications in Criminal Justice (3)

This course introduces the computer and the Internet. The course includes a
discussion of the use of these technologies within the criminal justice system. Class
covers word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and Internet
applications such as email, chat, forum discussions, search engines, web page
browsers, etc.

CCJ5546 Prevention and Treatment of Crime and Delinquency (3)

This course focuses on the theoretical development of crime prevention,


punishment, and treatment. Topics include historical models of crime control,
growth of crime prevention, and aspects such as environmental design, community
action programs, and technology systems.

CCJ5705 Research Methods in Criminology I (3)

This course is a research design for criminological studies with an emphasis on data
collection methods and measurement of validity and reliability.

CCJ6920 Seminar in Theoretical Criminology (3)

For this course, contents vary as instructors present different developments,


problems, and controversies. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester
hours as content varies.

3.)

East Carolina University

Major: Criminal Justice


The masters program in criminal justice prepares students to become highly skilled
and competent professionals who are equipped to seek advancements in the
criminal justice profession, teach on the community college level, or pursue a
terminal degree in criminal justice or a closely related field. Students must complete
21 s.h. of core courses, 15 s.h. of electives, and can choose to obtain certification in
security studies. A comprehensive examination is required for completion of the
masters degree in criminal justice and can be taken after the completion of 27 s.h.
and all core courses. Students are allowed a maximum of two attempts to
successfully pass the examination.

A minimum of 36 s.h. of credit is required as follows:

1. Core - 21 s.h.:

JUST 6000 - Criminal Justice Principles


JUST 6001 - Seminar in Research Methods and Statistical Interpretation
JUST 6006 - Seminar in Corrections
JUST 6012 - Seminar in Law Enforcement
JUST 6201 - Seminar in Criminology
JUST 6300 - Principles of Criminal Justice Administration and Management
JUST 6500 - Seminar in Criminal Justice Courts
2. Electives - 15 s.h.:
JUST courses

Admission Requirements:

Each applicant is reviewed individually by the admissions committee. One criterion


does not determine acceptance or rejection. A bachelors degree from an accredited
academic institution with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of
2.7 on a 4.0 scale is required. Transfer credit must be established at the time of
admittance.

Other requirements are as follows:

Resident admissions - Applicants must submit 1) satisfactory entrance examination


scores on the GRE or TOEFL as established by the Graduate School, 2) official
transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work since graduating high school, 3)
three current letters of reference , 4) a statement of purpose that describes the
applicants relevant work experience, short- and long-term goals, and specific
interests in the masters of criminal justice program (500-750 word, single spaced,
typewritten), and 5) a personal interview may be requested.
Distance education (DE) admissions - All requirements for resident admissions apply
to DE admissions. DE applicants must also be employed as a criminal justice
practitioner or practitioner in a closely related field and have a minimum of five
years of full-time (paid) employment experience in such positions. Written
employment verification is required on official agency letterhead and it must be
signed by an agency administrator.
Students are not permitted to change admission classification (i.e., resident
admission and DE admission) without prior departmental approval.

A student may elect to attend the program on a part-time basis. In order to qualify
for part-time status a student must take a minimum of two courses per semester. It
is recommended that at least one core course be taken each of the semesters that
the student is enrolled in the program.

Security Studies Departmental Certificate:

The department participates in the offering of a graduate certificate in security


studies. Up to 15 s.h. of courses required for the graduate certificate in security
studies can be transferred as electives for the Master of Science in criminal justice.
See Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science,
for certificate requirements.

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