Program Overview

Department of Justice Studies

The Department of Justice Studies is part of the College of Social Sciences at San Josť State University.

About the Department

The Department of Justice Studies offers various programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. The department's areas of teaching and research include social theory, policing, law & society, human rights, policy evaluation, juvenile justice, immigration, punishment & society, race, history, and forensic science.

Degrees Offered

The department offers the following degrees:

• Undergraduate Degrees
  • Forensic Science, BS
  • Justice Studies, BS
  • Forensic Studies Minor
  • Human Rights Minor
  • Justice Studies Minor
  • Legal Studies Minor
• Graduate Degrees
  • Criminology, Global Criminology Concentration, MS
  • Justice Studies, MS

Justice Studies, MS

Overview

The Justice Studies MS program draws upon criminology, criminal justice, sociology, political science, psychology, law, and history. The program prepares students for careers in criminal justice administration, public institutions, grassroots community organizations, and nonprofit agencies, as well as doctoral programs and research positions in public agencies.

Curriculum and Requirements

The program has the following requirements:

• Program Learning Outcomes
• Courses and current degree requirements can be found on the catalog website
• Section 40510(b)(2), California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Education, requires that courses in completed graduate degree programs be no older than seven years at the time of the degree award

Program Prerequisites

In addition to the university's admission requirements, the Justice Studies Department has the following prerequisites:

• Research methods course
• Statistics course
• Baccalaureate degree in any field from a recognized university
• Demonstration of advanced writing skills

Research and Projects

The department is involved in various research projects and events, including:

• Faculty Research
• Record Clearance Project
• Ann Lucas Lecture Series
• Beyond the Books
• Convocation
• CSI Summer Camp
• FS Speaker Series

Alumni

The department has a strong alumni network, with opportunities for giving back to the department and staying connected with fellow graduates.