Master of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice (30 hrs.)
The Master of Science with a major in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program is offered through the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is an accelerated degree program that provides education for both pre- and mid-career individuals serving their communities as law enforcement, corrections, or court practitioners. The curriculum is designed to prepare these professionals to assume key leadership roles within the justice system or the private sector.
The program prepares students to assume key leadership roles as professionals working in fire safety, law enforcement, social work, and other related fields. Students will learn to analyze criminal justice issues and implement change within the criminal justice system by developing skills in program planning and evaluation, policy formation and analysis, and critical thinking.
Designed for working professionals, the program consists of 10 courses offered online or on campus that can be completed in 12 months. Courses consist of eight week terms.
Pursuing this degree could open doors for students to pursue a variety of opportunities. Whether they plan to enhance their career in criminal justice, teach, or pursue their doctorate, a degree from Trine will give students the competitive edge they need to be successful.
The Master of Science with a major in Criminal Justice degree program is open to persons holding bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited institutions of higher learning and those approved by the program director.
An undergraduate degree in criminal justice is preferred; however, if the undergraduate degree is other than criminal justice, a core of criminal justice prerequisite courses may be required. At the discretion of the CGPS Director of Criminal Justice, these course prerequisites may be waived for applicants who have exemplified outstanding academic credentials at the undergraduate level, or for those applicants with a significant amount of documented professional experience with a criminal justice agency.
Degree Requirements
Program Requirements
| CRJ 503 | Seminar Law & Social Control | 3 |
| CRJ 513 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 543 | Criminal Justice Research & Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 553 | Applied Statistics for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 653 | Crisis Intervention for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRJ 663 | Child Welfare and The Family | 3 |
| FPY 613 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| FPY 643 | Victimology | 3 |
| CRJ 593 | Criminal Justice Capstone Preparation | 3 |
| CRJ 683 | Criminal Justice Demonstration Capstone | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 30