The curriculum provides those individuals who have a bachelor?s degree in criminal justice or a related field, are presently employed in a criminal justice environment, or want to work in the field of criminal justice an opportunity to advance their skills and knowledge to qualify them for specialized job opportunities in the area of criminal justice. The curriculum also encourages the development of the student?s critical, analytical, and creative abilities related to the subject area. This is accomplished by the development of research skills, class work, and out-of-class projects and practicums.