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Description AND PURPOSES of
the Program
The graduate program leads to a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and
Criminology (MSCJ&C), and is housed in the Department of Political Science and
Criminal Justice within the College of
Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University. The MSCJ&C is an interdisciplinary degree
designed to:
- Provide
broad-based education for individuals preparing for employment in the field of criminal justice at the managerial level;
- Enhance
the capabilities and performance of those individuals currently
employed in the criminal justice field, whether already in management,
or seeking promotion;
- Foster
pertinent research within the academic disciplines of Criminal Justice and Criminology;
- Provide a
graduate-level foundation for individuals wishing to pursue a terminal degree
(Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice or Criminology.
Thus,
the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology is intended
to meet the academic needs of individuals seeking: 1) employment or
advancement
in the field of Criminal Justice, and 2) a strong academic foundation
for pursuit of a Ph.D. within the academic disciplines of Criminal
Justice or Criminology.
The program consists of the following:
1) Required
core courses in Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Sociology which are designed
to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, research methods, as
well as social and theoretical issues;
2) Elective
courses offering concentrated areas of study within Criminal Justice,
Criminology, and related disciplines;
3) An
internship, directed research project, or thesis designed to link theory with
practice.
For descriptions of required and electice courses, please CLICK HERE
For information on the Department of Government & Justice Studies, CLICK HERE!!!
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