The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice program consists of 33 credits. The program mandates a four-course core (12 credits). The remaining courses (21 credits) are selected by students with the advice and consent of their advisors, based upon the options they have chosen. Students choosing the thesis option must select either quantitative or qualitative research methods prior to beginning their theiss research.

Academic Standing
Continuation in the program requires satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Evidence of such progress includes maintenance of an overall 3.0 cumulative GPA. For each course, no grade lower than “C ”is acceptable to fulfill program requirements. That is, a “C-”would not be acceptable. Students who do not maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA are placed on academic probation during the semester immediately following the one in which their cumulative GPA dropped below 3.0. Failure to regain a 3.0 cumulative GPA within two successive semesters thereafter will result in dismissal from the program. Students may also be dismissed at any time that they are not making satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree.