For the MS degree in Criminal Justice, 39 semester hours of course work are required. They are comprised of the following:

Core Courses (21 semester hours required)

JUST 6000 - Criminal Justice Principles - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6201 - Criminology Theory - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6211 - Statistics in Criminal Justice - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6300 - Principles of Criminal Justice Management - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6500 - Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6800 - Program Evaluation - 3 (s.h.)
JUST 6991 - Professional Paper - 3 (s.h.)

Electives (select 18 semester hours)

JUST 6006 - Seminar in Corrections - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6012 - Seminar in Law Enforcement - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6202 - Advanced Criminology - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6400 - Issues in Juvenile Justice - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6501 - Civil Liability in Criminal Justice - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6601 - Special Topics - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6602 - Directed Study in Criminal Justice - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6700 - Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice - 3 (s.h.) 
JUST 6990 - Field Practicum - 3 (s.h.)

Transfer Credit 

Students will be allowed to transfer a maximum of 6 semester hours, subject to the approval of the program's admission committee.

ECU Catalog Course Descriptions