The Division of Administration of Justice offers a program of graduate study and research that leads to a Master of Science in Administration of Justice, with a concentration in the adult criminal justice system. A general systems approach is focused by a sequence of advanced perspective courses which consider the major social forces that influence the performance of the system. A set of research courses presents the skills necessary to apply knowledge toward the solution of system-wide problems.
Elective courses permit students to specialize in areas of personal interest.
Administration of Justice graduate courses also support other degree programs, such as Master of Public Administration, Master of Urban Studies, Ph.D. in Urban Studies, and Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy. Admissions Requirements Admission to the program is limited to Fall term only. There are no exceptions to the deadline. Students without adequate undergraduate preparation may be required to successfully complete supplemental graduate-level courses designated by the Division of Administration of Justice. A written statement of academic and professional goals and their relationship to the Master of Science in Administration of Justice program of study, supplemented by an oral interview with the program faculty.