‎Recipients of this degree will have the ability to critically analyze and fairly evaluate situations, programs, and policies. They will also have the skills necessary to convey conclusions and evaluations in a comprehensible manner.

The purpose of an advanced degree program is to pursue a greater knowledge then is possible in an undergraduate program. This program will prepare students to go from the acquisition of knowledge to the application of knowledge. It will provide individuals with the knowledge necessary to solve the problems related to crime and justice within our society. This program is not limited to teaching students stop gap measures for dealing with crime and justice related issues. It does not simply focus on counting the number of crimes occurring at any given time or in any given place but rather the focus is on how to prevent such incidents from occurring in the first place.

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Interesting classes you might take

• Victimology
• Capital Punishment
• Criminal Behavior and the Family
• Emergency Management
• Issues in National Security
• Domestic and International Terrorism

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Will I have internship opportunities?

Students may participate in an internship as part of the elective course required for the degree. This is a 3 credit course. Students will be placed in criminal justice agencies.

This course allows students to use their theoretical knowledge in a practical environment. Students are required to spend 150 hours interning in a criminal justice agency or use their current criminal justice work experience to apply theory. They must observe and assist in the everyday operations of the agency. They are required to maintain a log of their activities and confer weekly with the faculty supervisor to discuss their individual progress. 

What are my career opportunities with this degree?

• Probation Officer
• Victim Assistance Advocate
• Public Safety Operations Supervisor
• Research/Crime Analyst
• Corporate Security Supervisor
• Anti-Terrorism Consultant

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