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Dec 04, 2024
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Catalog 2016-2017 - Online and On-ground 8-week Program Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Applied Criminology: MS (Online)
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The study of Applied Criminology teaches students to scientifically study crime, preparing them for careers in: criminal justice, law enforcement (local, state, or federal), victim and social psychological services, border security, education, fire and medical services, and corrections, probation, and parole.
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SOC Codes
19-3099, 21-1092, 21-1099, 25-1111, 33-1012, 33-3012, 33-3021, 33-3051, 33-9021, 33-9032, 33-9099
Program Outcomes
Students will be able demonstrate:
- An understanding of offender-victim dynamics.
- An understanding of the American criminal justice system.
- An understanding of the laws and procedures that directly influence work with offenders and victims.
- An understanding of the importance of evidence-informed policy and practice to advancing criminology.
- An understanding of the role culture has in criminogenic issues.
Specialized Admissions Requirement
All prospective applicants must satisfy the requirements stipulated in the “Admissions and Registration” section of the University catalog. Prospective applicants must also submit an application that requires completion of three essays (“Please tell us more about your interest in the field of Criminology;” and “What competencies do you wish to gain from participation in this program?’ and “What do you believe you will contribute to the CSFS learning environment?”. Additionally students will be asked to submit a resume.
Applicants will be evaluated based upon their successful compliance with the criteria outlined above. Additionally, prior professional and educational experience will also be considered. Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Forty units are required for the Master’s of Science, Applied Criminology degree.
Curriculum Plan
Courses are 3 units unless otherwise indicated.
Concentration Curriculum Plan
Concentrations consist of four 3-unit courses integrated into the curriculum plan.
Criminal Behavior
Designed for students interested in understanding offenders from a motivational, psychological, social perspective. Designed to enhance the knowledge base for students aspiring to law enforcement, correctional, investigative or consulting careers. This concentration supplements a strong educational base in law, research, theory and applied criminology with the following four concentration-specific courses:
Victimology
Designed for students interested in understanding crime and its impact on victims, this concentration aims to enhance the knowledge base for students aspiring to careers law enforcement, advocacy, policy and prevention, or consulting. This concentration supplements a strong educational base in law, research, theory and applied criminology with the following four concentration-specific courses:
Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management
Designed for students interested in understanding and mitigating the impact of various crises, such as hostage or other barricade situations, and conflicts that may give rise to volatile and potentially violent situations. The courses in this concentration focus on reducing the potential for violence; engaging in quick, strategic assessment and problem-solving, and responding to and managing threats to personal or public safety.
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