The credits must have been completed with a grade of 'C' or better, within six years preceding the admission to the graduate program. No internship or practicum credits will be accepted as transfer credits. Students are required to choose one area of specialization. These 12 credits must be for a specialization in Law and Criminology or Justice and Management. Students must obtain a 'C' or better in these courses.
Candidates have the option of choosing between completing the thesis or non-thesis track.
The student's major faculty advisor is a member of and chairperson of this committee. The major advisor and committee will be responsible for overseeing the student's work while in the master's program. The student may be required to undergo an oral discussion of the thesis. Six credits may be from outside CCJ if no credits have been included in another degree program. These courses must be at the 5000 or 6000 level.