Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Victimology Concentration

Recognized as a national leader in criminal justice education, the University of New Haven offers an exciting, 36-credit master’s degree program in criminal justice. Students in the program study alongside leading professionals in law enforcement, investigation, politics, forensic science, and law. Internship and research opportunities in the program lead to fulfilling careers in government agencies, court systems, and more. A total of 36 credits is required for the degree of master of science in criminal justice. Some students are required to complete an additional three credits (frequently CJST 6610 - Administration of Justice) if the graduate advisor finds that they do not have an adequate background in criminal justice. All degree candidates must complete the core curriculum. After consultation with an advisor, students select electives from a list of approved courses. The transfer of credit from other institutions is permitted subject to the Graduate School policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog. Concentration in Victimology This concentration provides students with an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented program. It prepares them for entry into a wide variety of positions in law enforcement, criminal justice, the courts, corrections, and victim services programs, as well as professional settings involving work with victims of crime, their families, and the community at large. The curriculum encourages a broad-based training experience focusing on the enhancement of the appropriate involvement of victims in the justice system and the provision of services to victims and survivors. General Program Courses CJST 6601 - Mental Health, Law, and Criminal Justice CJST 6605 - Theories of Criminal Behavior CJST 6611 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice CJST 6613 - Quantitative Applications in Criminal Justice Concentration Courses CJST 6606 - Domestic and Sexual Violence CJST 6617 - Advanced Victimology CJST 6618 - Crime Victims' Rights and Services Approved Electives (five courses)