• The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program is designed for students interested in comprehensive professional graduate education in the field of criminal justice.
  • It is intended to develop in the student a fundamental understanding of the basic fields within criminal justice and of background material from supporting disciplines which would enable the student to adapt to many operational specializations.
  • This program provides students with a fundamental understanding of the basic fields within criminology and criminal justice.
  • Students also gain knowledge of supporting disciplines and a variety of operational specializations.
  • The program's balanced theoretical and practical mix fully prepares individuals for the complex challenges facing today's public leaders in the state, region, and nation.
  • The MCJ program provides an interdisciplinary perspective on crime and the criminal justice system. It focuses on law enforcement, the judiciary, correctional systems, juvenile justice, and the formulation of laws and codes.
  • It is a is flexible, allowing students to design an individualized course of study.