The Graduate Program is designed to serve the following students:

• Those seeking intermediate level administrative or research positions.

• Those gainfully employed in the criminal justice system who wishes to broaden their perspective and advance in the system.

• Those pursuing a teaching career at the community college level.

• Those who plan to continue in a doctoral program, specifically in one of the cognate areas (criminology, criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement).

Criminal Justice graduate students are encouraged to join professional associations, and to attend conferences and meetings. Student participation in research presentations and round table discussions during regional and national conferences is encouraged.