Curriculum Pathways

Some students join a master's program to advance in their career; others join on their journey toward a Ph.D. No matter your career or academic goals, we have a pathway for you. Please see the suggested curricular paths or contact the MCJ program director for help crafting a custom path.

Criminology Orientation Path

• Required Core Courses (15 Credit Hours)
  Contemporary Criminal Justice (MCJ 6100)
  Research Methods in Criminal Justice (MCJ 6110)
  American Criminal Courts (MCJ 6210)
  Contemporary Law Enforcement (MCJ 6220)
  Contemporary Corrections (MCJ 6230)
• Suggested Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)
  Criminal Justice Statistics (MCJ 6000)
  Theories of Crime & Delinquency (MCJ 6120)
  Advanced Victimology (MCJ 6200)
• Additional Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)
  Terrorism (MCJ 6070)
  Media and Crime (MCJ 6080)
  Ethics in Criminal Justice (MCJ 6090)
  Law and Social Control (MCJ 6130)
  Technology and Innovation in Criminal Justice (MCJ 6140)
  Criminal Justice Policy Analysis (MCJ 6160)
  Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (MCJ 6170)
  Contemporary Legal Issues (MCJ 6180)
  Legal Foundations of Criminal Justice (MCJ 6190)
  Private Security (MCJ 6240)
  Topics in Criminal Justice (Variable Title) (MCJ 6250)
  Great Thoughts in Criminal Justice (MCJ 6255)
  Graduate Readings (MCJ 6260)
  Experimental Course (MCJ 6810)