Master of Science in Criminal Justice
College/Department
UALR Graduate School
College of Professional Studies
Department of Criminal Justice
Description
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed for persons currently working within the criminal justice system or closely related fields. It provides students with advanced academic training, special expertise in advanced issues within the criminal justice system, supervisory and administrative proficiency, and the methodological and statistical skills necessary to understand research and new developments in criminal justice.
Graduates of this program will be expected to continue their work in the criminal justice field, be prepared to handle increasing responsibilities in their jobs, and gain promotions to the highest levels of their organizations.
This program is not designed for people who are not working in the field and do not need supervisory/administrative skills. People seeking to enter the criminal justice system or who want to work in research positions or continue their education in a PhD program should apply for the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program.
Delivery Method
Web-based
Admission Requirements
BA in Criminal Justice or a related field. Applicants will also be required to have completed an undergraduate statistics and research methodology course prior to enrolling in graduate courses. Application requirements for admission to the MSCJ program are:
- Submission of all undergraduate transcripts. Minimum undergraduate GPA is 2.75.
- Submission of GRE or MAT scores. Applicants will be required to score at least 900 on the verbal and quantitative portions and at least 4 on the written portion of the GRE, or score at least 400 on the Miller Analogies Test.
- A written statement that includes current position in the criminal justice system, educational goals, career goals, and how completion of the MSCJ would further career and educational goals.
Applications should be sent to the UALR Graduate School. Please do not send materials to the Department of Criminal Justice.
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete 36 hours of coursework, including 24 hours of required courses and 12 hours of electives. The final project of the MSCJ program is a policy-oriented thesis where students conduct original research related to a policy issue in criminal justice.
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Contact
- Dr. David Montague | 501.683.7509 | drmontague@ualr.edu
Accreditation
UALR is affiliated with the Electronic Campus of the Southern Regional Education Board, fully accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and designated as “doctoral/research intensive” by the Carnegie Foundation.
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Disabilities
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