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Online Criminal Justice MA

Queens College - CUNY
New York , United States
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Degree
Masters
Major
Law Enforcement | Criminal Justice | Criminology
Area of study
Social Sciences | Security Services
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Online Criminal Justice MA Program

The Online Criminal Justice MA program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is designed to broaden the perspective of those already in the criminal justice profession or those seeking a mastery of the major works and theories of criminology, policing, corrections, judicial studies, quantitative research methods, and policy analysis.


Key Features of the Program

  • 100% online courses with a flexible course schedule and no scheduled meeting times
  • Accelerated 8-week session format, allowing students to earn credits every 8 weeks
  • Prominent faculty who are leading authorities in criminal justice studies
  • Affordable price, offering one of the most affordable criminal justice studies programs in the U.S.
  • A prestigious credential recognized worldwide

Curriculum

The aim of the online Masters of Arts in Criminal Justice program is to provide a general survey of the field, covering research methods, causes of crime, and analyses of the police, courts, and the correctional system. Students are required to complete the following courses:


  • CRJ 710: Issues in Criminal Justice I: Theory and Courts
  • CRJ 711: Issues in Criminal Justice II: Policing and Corrections
  • CRJ 715: Research Design and Methods
  • CRJ 716: Using Computers in Social Research
  • CRJ 730: Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice (after passing the Qualifying Exam)

Specializations

The program offers various specializations, including:


  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Policing
  • Terrorism Studies
  • Criminology and Deviance
    • Each specialization has a list of courses that students can take to fulfill the specialization requirement.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, students must meet the following requirements:


  • One class in undergraduate statistics with a grade of B or higher
  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or an international equivalent
  • An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS for international applicants who have not studied in English-speaking countries
  • Submission of a complete application

Accreditation

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is a senior college of The City University of New York, recognized as a preeminent national and international leader in all aspects of education related to criminal justice.


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