Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology Program By Washington State University |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice is available on the Pullman and Spokane campus. The program is designed to develop and enhance the student's knowledge of criminal justice; expand and develop a student's analytical and assessment skills; and further develop their facility with oral and written communication and with research. The program is flexible and provides a superb basis for entry into graduate work at the doctoral level or applied work in criminal justice agencies. Approximately 70% of our M.A. graduates are employed in applied settings while the balances have pursued teaching and research careers. The Program offers two tracks toward the completion of the Master's Program: Conventional track, available on the Pullman and Spokane campus ; and a Master's with a Certificate in Global Justice and Security. Students should read the descriptions of the two tracks outlined below carefully. The decision which track a student wants to pursue can be decided once a student arrives on campus during discussion with the graduate advisor. The Conventional Track requires the completion of 27 hours (9 courses) of graded course credit. Six hours (two courses) of senior level undergraduate course work may be allowed, by approval of the student's Committee and the Graduate School, toward the completion of the 27 hours graded course work. In addition, students must complete at least 4 hours of Crm J 702 credits. Crm J 702 credits, which are evaluated as pass or fail only, represent efforts by students engaged in independent study and the preparation of the writing portfolio discussed briefly below and in detail on the Master's Writing Portfolio page found in the left navigation bar. This makes for a minimum of 31 credit hours total. Master's Degree with a Certificate in Global Justice and Security Track - This MA is designed as a cross-disciplinary degree combining Criminal Justice and Political Science courses which deal with the changing dynamics and configurations of security and crime patterns and issues across the world. Security threats and crime in the USA are increasingly affected by global developments and hence cannot be dealt with effectively by security and crime policies that focus solely on the USA. This MA track requires a total of 34 semester hours, including seven core graded courses, three elective graded courses, and four hours of CRMJ 702. Students must successfully complete at least 30 hours of graded course work, 21 hours (7 courses) of which must be at the 500- level. While not required of master's students, there are opportunities to assist with teaching and research. Many graduate students find these experiences very valuable, both in deepening their own scholarship and in providing useful professional experience.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice is available on the Pullman and Spokane campus. The program is designed to develop and enhance the student's knowledge of criminal justice; expand and develop a student's analytical and assessment skills; and further develop their facility with oral and written communication and with research. The program is flexible and provides a superb basis for entry into graduate work at the doctoral level or applied work in criminal justice agencies. Approximately 70% of our M.A. graduates are employed in applied settings while the balances have pursued teaching and research careers. The Program offers two tracks toward the completion of the Master's Program: Conventional track, available on the Pullman and Spokane campus ; and a Master's with a Certificate in Global Justice and Security. Students should read the descriptions of the two tracks outlined below carefully. The decision which track a student wants to pursue can be decided once a student arrives on campus during discussion with the graduate advisor. The Conventional Track requires the completion of 27 hours (9 courses) of graded course credit. Six hours (two courses) of senior level undergraduate course work may be allowed, by approval of the student's Committee and the Graduate School, toward the completion of the 27 hours graded course work. In addition, students must complete at least 4 hours of Crm J 702 credits. Crm J 702 credits, which are evaluated as pass or fail only, represent efforts by students engaged in independent study and the preparation of the writing portfolio discussed briefly below and in detail on the Master's Writing Portfolio page found in the left navigation bar. This makes for a minimum of 31 credit hours total. Master's Degree with a Certificate in Global Justice and Security Track - This MA is designed as a cross-disciplinary degree combining Criminal Justice and Political Science courses which deal with the changing dynamics and configurations of security and crime patterns and issues across the world. Security threats and crime in the USA are increasingly affected by global developments and hence cannot be dealt with effectively by security and crime policies that focus solely on the USA. This MA track requires a total of 34 semester hours, including seven core graded courses, three elective graded courses, and four hours of CRMJ 702. Students must successfully complete at least 30 hours of graded course work, 21 hours (7 courses) of which must be at the 500- level. While not required of master's students, there are opportunities to assist with teaching and research. Many graduate students find these experiences very valuable, both in deepening their own scholarship and in providing useful professional experience.

Admission requirements

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Washington State University is a top-tier public research university where scholars strive to make the world a better place. Research addresses issues in health, food, energy, sustainability, social opportunity, and global security.

  • 76 MASTER’S AND 66 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS, PLUS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. Professional programs include business administration, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. An independently accredited medical school is planned for the Health Sciences Campus in Spokane.
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