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Sep 07, 2024
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminology, M.A.
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The graduate program in Criminology leads to the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. This degree requires 36 hours for students completing a thesis, project, or internship and 39 hours for students selecting the additional coursework option.
The academic goal of the program is to provide students with a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of crime: why it occurs, how it is measured, and how it might be controlled. An additional goal is to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to attain successful careers in the criminal justice system or to advance in their current careers.
Undergraduate courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements.
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Six hours selected from the following core courses:
For CRIM 5133 , the following may be substituted: SOCI 5133 . For CRIM 5338 , the following may be substituted: SOCI 5338.
Master’s Option
Students may select this option or the Coursework Master’s Option. Master’s Options Courses
Choose ONE of the following courses. Additional Information
Students choosing one of these three options must select nine hours of electives from Criminology and/or other relevant disciplines with approval of and academic adviser for a total of 36 hours. Coursework Option
Students may choose the option below in place of a master’s thesis, project, or internship. Coursework Master’s Option courses
Additional Information
Students selecting the coursework option must take 15 hours of electives from Criminology and/or other relevant disciplines for a total of 39 hours.
Students may not enroll in this course until they have completed at least 24 hours of their degree plan.
Available Criminology Electives
Criminology Electives:
For CRIM 5135 , the following may be substituted: SOCI 5135. For CRIM 5335 , the following may be substituted: SOCI 5335.
Additional Information
Courses from the core course list not utilized to fulfill the core requirement may be used as electives. |
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