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Master of Science in Criminal Justice |
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The graduate program in criminal justice prepares students for advancements in the criminal justice profession. Students can choose from either a general concentration in criminal justice or obtain certification in security studies. All students must complete 21 semester hours (s.h.) of core courses (requirements listed below). In the past the program has offered both traditional face-to-face and distance education formats for obtaining a master’s degree in criminal justice. At this we time we are no longer offering the program in the distance education format. Please explore our website to find more information. |
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The program requires 39 semester hours which are composed of the following:
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JUST 6001 Seminar in Research Methods and Statistical Interpretation |
JUST 6006 Seminar in Corrections
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JUST 6012 Seminar in Law Enforcement |
JUST 6201 Seminar in Criminology |
JUST 6300 Principles of Criminal Justice Administration and Management |
JUST 6500 Seminar in Criminal Justice Courts |
JUST 6995 Comprehensive Examination of Criminal Justice Studies |
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General Courses (18 s.h.)
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JUST 6000 Criminal Justice Principles |
JUST 6005 Legal Aspects of Substance Abuse |
JUST 6007 Supervision: Substance Use, Abuse & Dependence |
JUST 6008 Drugs and Crime as a Community Health Issue |
JUST 6202 Advanced Criminology |
JUST 6400 Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice |
JUST 6501 Civil Liability in Criminal Justice |
JUST 6502 Criminal Justice and Terrorism |
JUST 6601 Special Topics |
JUST 6602 Directed Study in Criminal Justice |
JUST 6700 Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice |
JUST 6990 Field Practicum |
Security studies: (18 s.h.)
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EHST 6010 |
JUST 6502 |
PADM 6170 |
PLAN 6015 |
POLS 6155 or 6382 |
3 s.h. JUST electives |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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JUST 3900 |
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JUST 4500 |
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Corrections or Law Enforcement |
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JUST 4990 |
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JUST 4200 |
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Specified Elective above 3000 |
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JUST Elective 3000 & above |
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15 |
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12 |
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This program is taught in a traditional face to face classroom environment. |
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Admission Requirements:
Applications must be submitted on or before April 1 for fall admissions; October 1 for spring admissions. The Graduate School has minimum requirements for all applicants to graduate programs.
1) Completed application form, application fee ($US60),
2) Official transcripts for all colleges/universities attended,
3) Three (3) letters of recommendation
4) Statement of Intent
5) GRE scores (ECU’s GRE code is 5180) |
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Other Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution with a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 3.0 in the senior year and a satisfactory examination scores on the GRE (TOEFL may be required), prior work experience, and a statement of purpose. |
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Please feel free to contact us at:
JUST@ecu.edu or 252-328-4192. |
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