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Master of Science In Criminal Justice
Department Of Criminal Justice (CJ)
Dr. John Wade, Chairperson (573) 651-2541
Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Carol Veneziano
(573) 651-2690, E-mail: cveneziano@semovm.semo.edu
Program Objectives
The purpose of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice is to provide a high-quality graduate program that prepares competent individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the criminal justice needs of the region, including such aspects of criminal justice as law enforcement, courts, corrections, and crime prevention. The goals of the program are to prepare graduates who are able to:
- Assess and understand criminal justice problems and issues
- Conduct basic and applied research in criminal justice, particularly evaluation research
- Use computer technology to locate information and use statistics and software to analyze problems, particularly with respect to criminal justice agencies
- Understand legal issues which affect criminal justice professionals
- Integrate the findings concerning the psychological, sociological, economic and cultural roots of crime
Program Structure
Total Credits required for graduation: 36
Core Course Requirements
Other Requirements
Electives
Cognate Area
Nine hours may be taken either within or outside of criminal justice, with at least 3 hours at the 600-level. The requirement is 12 hours if the student selects the option of internship.
Thesis, Internship Or Other Capstone Experience
Students will have the option of either an internship or thesis. The internship will consist of a three-week field placement and a paper describing the objectives and outcomes of the experience (3 hours). Students selecting the internship option will be required to take a comprehensive essay examination over their coursework. Or, for those students who want to pursue a research interest, the thesis (6 hours) may be selected.
Thesis Option
CJ694 and CJ695 Thesis in Criminal Justice (6 credit hours)
Non-Thesis Option
- CJ699 Criminal Justice Internship (3 credit hours)
- GR699 Comprehensive Examination in Criminal Justice (0)
- Three more hours at the graduate level (3 credit hours)
Course Descriptions
CJ510: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Study of the criminal justice systems of four major countries, including Great Britain, Japan and Sweden. Each country's differing philosophical and practical approaches to criminal justice are analyzed and compared. (3 credit hours)
CJ525: Crime and Criminal Justice Public Policy
Research overview and examination of major issues in criminal justice and the policy-making process at Federal and State level. Prerequisite: Introductory course in criminal justice or permission of instructor. Preferred background in criminal justice or social sciences. (3 credit hours)
CJ526: Statistical Analysis in Criminal Justice
The use of statistical methods and computer applications for research and program analysis in criminal justice. (3 credit hours)
CJ535: Civil Law and Liability
Study of the civil justice system, theories of civil liability and methods for managing civil liability in the law enforcement and corrections context. (3 credit hours)
CJ600: The Criminal Justice System: An Overview
Exploration of the origins and significance of key ideas influencing the rise and development of the criminal justice system. Selected issues in law enforcement, courts and corrections are examined in relationship to current criminal justice policies and practices. (3 credit hours)
CJ601: Research Methodology in Criminal Justice
Study of the design and execution of criminal justice research; critical examination of current research in criminal justice. (3 credit hours)
CJ610: Seminar in Law Enforcement
An analysis of contemporary issues in law enforcement as they are translated into agency policy, programs, services, and relationships with public and private agencies, institutions and the community. (3 credit hours)
CJ615: Criminal Justice Theory
Overview of research on the correlates and causes of criminal behavior. Focus on the significance of current knowledge for crime and control prevention. (3 credit hours)
CJ625: Adult Correctional Organization and Administration
Study of adult correctional institutional organization and administration in the United States. Four levels of organization and administration are explored in detail: federal, state, county and private institutions. (3 credit hours)
CJ630: Contemporary Juvenile Justice
Exploration of contemporary issues in juvenile justice, including relationships among the various components of the juvenile justice system. Survey of current research literature in the field, and analysis of current philosophy, policy, law and practice in juvenile justice. (3 credit hours)
CJ691: Independent Study in Criminal Justice (1 credit hour)
CJ692: Independent Study in Criminal Justice (2 credit hours)
CJ693: Independent Study in Criminal Justice
Independent work in a specialized area not covered by course offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. (3 credit hours)
CJ694: Thesis (3 credit hours)
CJ695: Thesis Second Semester (3 credit hours)
CJ698: Master's Final Comprehensive Examination
A four-hour examination over the degree program, required of all students who select the internship option. (0)
CJ699: Criminal Justice Internship
Provides graduate students with a practical learning experience in a criminal justice agency. Students will gain experience in the operation and management of a criminal justice agency. For those presently employed in a criminal justice agency, internships must involve another agency or employment situation. (3 credit hours)
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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