The Department of Criminology offers Master of Arts and Master of Science degree programs for the training of academic and professional criminologists. These master degree programs are ideal for working criminal justice professionals and all other eligible students who cannot attend courses on campus. The Department has cooperative relationships with the Indiana Department of Correction, a federal penitentiary, various state agencies, local correction departments, and local police agencies.
Opportunities are available for internships and for conducting research projects.
No on-campus visits are required. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including the Internet, Individual Study, and televised courses, accessible at over 300 locations in Indiana. In addition the applicants must have the approval of the department, a minimal grade point average of 2.75, and undergraduate courses in introductory criminology, juvenile delinquency, and at least 12 hours in social sciences. Under certain conditions, students who do not meet these standards may be given conditional admission with regular admission upon completion of the first 12 hours with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. The GRE is not required.