Program Overview

University of Maryland Program Details

Overview of the Traditional Master's Program

The Traditional Master’s program requires ten (10) graduate-level courses in Criminology and Criminal Justice for a total of at least 30 credit hours. All courses must be passed with a grade of “B” or better.

Summary of Courses and Preferred Sequence

• Semester 1
  • CCJS 600: Seminar in Criminal Justice
  • CCJS 620: Fundamentals for Criminological Research
  • Elective (selected in concert with the advisor)
• Semester 2
  • CCJS 610: Research Methods
  • CCJS 621: General Linear Models
  • CCJS 651: Seminar in Criminology
• Semester 3
  • CCJS 799: Master’s Thesis Research (3 credit hours)
  • Elective (selected in concert with the advisor)
• Semester 4
  • CCJS 799: Master’s Thesis Research (3 credit hours)
  • Elective (selected in concert with the advisor)

Note on Electives

All elective courses must be selected in concert with the advisor. The Department offers a variety of options each year. Certain electives may also be taken outside of the department, pending approval from the advisor.

Research Areas

• Racial Democracy Crime and Justice Network Small Grants Program
• Recent Publications
• Criminal Justice Policy & Practice
• Criminological Theory Development & Testing
• Emergent Issues in Crime & Justice
  • Criminology for the 21st Century
• Statistical Methods & Data Analysis

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Located at the University of Maryland, the department is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen careers.