Master of Criminal Justice

• Mission Statement

  The mission of the graduate program in Criminal Justice at Weber State University is to provide future leaders a broad and diverse educational experience that integrates the realities of practical field experience with strong theoretical foundations relevant to the diversity of professions within today’s modern criminal justice system.  Critical thinking, strong analytical skills, and effective communication are central to our task of preparing students for the historical, cultural, political, and economic challenges of shaping and leading the societies in which they live.

• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Graduate Certificate (Not Applicable)

     

  • Associate Degree (Not Applicable)

     

  • Graduate Degree

    Measurable Learning Outcomes for Master of Science in Criminal Justice:

    • Critically analyze key issues, ideas, and/or concepts affecting the criminal justice system. (Critical Analysis)
    • Design and/or implement empirically valid research related to criminal justice. (Research Methods)
    • Model professional-level writing skills in academic and/or non-academic settings. (Writing)
    • Create and/or defend an evidence-based argument regarding criminal justice law, policies, or procedures. (Evaluation)

   

• Curriculum Grid

• Program and Contact Information

  The Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide post-baccalaureate education to criminal justice professionals and traditional students who have not yet begun a career in criminal justice. The primary goal of the program is to develop in graduates the ability to analyze, comprehend, and explore the complex problems confronting the criminal justice system. The program emphasizes theory, research and administration in the criminal justice system. Students will be able to conceptualize the problems of crime and justice from social, cultural, economic, and political perspectives. In addition, the successful graduate will understand research methods and design as well as statistical strategies used to analyze social science research. Course work will also provide a foundation for those students desiring to pursue doctoral studies.

   

  Contact Information:

  Mckenzie Wood
  Lindquist Hall Room 320

  801-626-6174
   

  Master of Criminal Justice Website

• Assessment Plan

  Academic Year	Learning Outcome	Core Courses	Elective Courses
  2020-2021	Critical Analysis	MCJ 6100	MCJ 6150, 6180
  	Research Methods	MCJ 6110	N/A
  	Writing	MCJ 6130	MCJ 6170, 6250
  	Evaluation	MCJ 6120	MCJ 6190
  2021-2022	Critical Analysis	MCJ 6100	MCJ 6210
  	Research Methods	MCJ 6110	MCJ 6000
  	Writing	N/A	MCJ 6200, 6255
  	Evaluation	N/A	MCJ 6120, 6810

• Assessment Report Submissions
  2023-24
  2021-22
  2019-20
  2017
  2016
  2015 - Conducted Program Review

• Program Review

  2020-21

This information is part of the cyclical program review process. Details such as mission statements, learning outcomes, etc., are updated as part of the biennial assessment reporting process, an integral component of program review.