Master of Science in Justice Studies
Further your knowledge of the law, criminology, and victimology with Campbellsville University's online Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
Find new opportunities in the field of criminal justice with a curriculum rooted in ethical, Christian teaching practices and an emphasis on social justice issues, taught by faculty members with practical field experience. Choose from tracks in either criminology or Leadership in Social Justice, so you can specialize your education to fit your career goals. At Campbellsville, you will learn the skills you need to advance your career within criminal justice and how to apply your knowledge of the law to the real world.
Courses Offered at:
- All Locations
- Online
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Degrees
M.S.C.J.
Course Offerings
The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program is a 36 credit-hour program
that requires 18 credit hours in core criminal justice courses, 12 credit hours in
electives and an option to complete 6 credit hours thesis requirement or 6 credit
hours in practicum with a comprehensive exam.
Required Courses: 18 hours
•CJ 505 – Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice Organizations (Credits:3)
•CJ 518- Criminal Justice in Society (Credits:3)
•CJ 520- Contemporary Issues in Criminology (Credits:3)
•CJ 530- Advanced Criminological Theory (Credits:3)
•CJ 544 – Introduction to Graduate Statistics (Credits: 3)
•CJ 562 – Research Methods (Credits: 3)
Electives: 12 hours
•CJ 521 – Theories of Community and Social Change (Credits: 3)
•CJ 525- Social Stratification (Credits:3)
•CJ 542 – Race and Ethnic Relations (Credits: 3)
•CJ 550 – Victimology (Credits: 3)
•CJ 575 – Advanced Correctional Theory and Practice (Credits: 3)
•CJ 580 – Special Topics (Credits: 3)
•CJ 585 – Serial Killers (Credits: 3)
•CJ 605 – Introduction to Program Evaluation (Credits: 3)
•CJ 611- Program Evaluation II (Credits: 3)
•CJ 620 – Seminar in Criminal Justice (Credits: 3)
•CJ 622 – Research Methods for Community Change (Credits: 3)
•CJ 625 – Policing and Immigration (Credits: 3)
•CJ 630 – Crime Control and Environmental Design (Credits: 3)
•CJ 635 – Law and Society
•BA 614 – Human Resources (Credits: 3)
•BA 617 – Organizational Leadership (Credits: 3)
•BA 620 – Finance Management (Credits: 3)
•SWK 615 – World Problems and Advocacy (Credits: 3)
Exit Requirements:
For your exit requirements, you are to select between a thesis option and non-thesis
option with a practicum and comprehensive exam.
Thesis Option: 6 hours
•CJ 600 – Thesis I (Credits: 3)
•CJ 601 – Thesis II (Credits: 3)
•CJ 699 – Thesis Continuation (Credits: 0)
Non-Thesis Option: 6 hours
•CJ 612- Practicum 1 (Credits: 3)
•CJ 613- Practicum II (Credits:3)
Note: Comprehensive Exam will be part of Practicum II
*Requirement that whoever is supervising their Practicum has at least a Master’s degree
How to Apply
The Campbellsville University admissions program is simple and straightforward. Follow these steps to begin your journey:
- Submit a completed application.
- Submit an official transcript (containing a complete record of all courses attempted) from each college or university attended.
- If GPA is lower than 2.75, GRE and/or interview may be required.
- Submit letter of intent indicating reason for applying and future goals.
- 2 letters of reference with one being an academic reference
Careers in Criminal Justice
- Lawyer and Judge
- Police Officer
- Private Detective or Investigator
- Agent in the CIA, FBI, ICE, Secret Service
- U.S. Marshal
- Air Marshal
- Bailiff
- Deputy Sheriff
- Blood Spatter Analyst
- Forensics Investigator
- Correctional Officer
- Probation Officer
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