The new MSCJ is an ideal program for traditional students and professionals in the field of criminal justice who aspire to further their education beyond the baccalaureate degree. The program includes face-to-face, hybrid, and online course instructional formats. The program also has a unique “Global/International Perspectives in Criminal Justice” focus. The latter includes both an ‘International Criminal Justice Experience’ study abroad opportunity and a comparative criminal justice systems course. The program provides a focused and interactive educational experience designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills in criminal justice administration, including critical thinking and communication, as well as in relevant technologies and information sources. The program also provides students an opportunity to understanding and addressing the significance of cultural diversity within the criminal justice context. These attributes are essential for success in contemporary criminal justice agencies and in relevant private sector organizations both in Georgia and elsewhere. Students will also be prepared for further graduate study should they choose to pursue this option.
| 18 hours | 6 Core Courses |
| 3 hours | 1 Global Perspectives in Criminal Justice Course |
| 6 hours | 2 Elective Courses |
| 6 hours | Criminal Justice Policy Research Project or Thesis |
| Course Num | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| CRJU 7701 | Critical Issues in Criminal Justice – (ACJS content area Administration of Justice) | 3 |
| CRJU 7702 | Advanced Criminological Theory – (ACJS content area Criminological Theory) | 3 |
| CRJU 7703 | Advanced Law Enforcement – (ACJS content area Law Enforcement) | 3 |
| CRJU 7704 | Institutional and Community Corrections - (ACJS content area Corrections) | 3 |
| CRJU 7705 | Law and the Legal Process – (ACJS content area Law Adjudication) | 3 |
| CRJU 7706 | Advanced Research Methods and Computer Applications – (ACJS content area Research and Analytic Methods) | 3 |
Select One Course (3 hours) from below.
| Course Num | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| CRJU 7709 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRJU 7722 | International Criminal Justice Experience – expansion of existing program (Study Abroad) | 3 |
Choose 2 courses from below.
| Course Num | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PAD 6200 | Fundamentals of Public Administration and Public Service | 3 |
| PAD 6600 | Program Evaluation (PAD 6200 is prerequisite) | 3 |
| PAD 7455 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| ACCT 8000 | Accounting Insights for Managers | 3 |
| IS 8930 | Information Security Administration | 3 |
| CRJU 7707 | Strategic Planning for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 7708 | Criminal Justice Policy and Analysis | 3 |
| CRJU 7709 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRJU 7710 | Transnational Crimes and International Security | 3 |
| CRJU 7711 | Human Rights Standards in Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRJU 7722 | International Criminal Justice Experience (Study Abroad) | 3 |
| CRJU 7900 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 7950 | Directed Study | 3 |
Choose one course from below.
| Course Num | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| CRJU 8801 | Criminal Justice Policy Research Project | 6 |
| CRJU 8800 | Thesis | 6 |
Please contact Sutham Cobkit to learn more about the MSCJ program.
