Coursework stresses the application of theory and research to understanding management and function in law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Admission Requirements Admission into the master of science program is limited. An applicant should hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. An undergraduate major in the social sciences is desirable, but students with superior undergraduate records in other fields are encouraged to apply. It is the policy of the criminal justice faculty to admit those students who demonstrate potential for successfully completing the master's degree program.
Primary consideration is given to the applicant's scholastic record and test scores.
Admission decisions for the residential program are made in April. Admission decisions for the practitioners' program are made on a continuous basis. Students must also pass written comprehensive examinations. Up to 6 hours of approved coursework may be transferred from other universities, and coursework may be taken in other departments when it is consistent with the student's degree plan. The department does not accept 400-level courses toward degree requirements for the master of science in criminal justice.