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Criminal Justice (M.S.)

The Master of Science with a major in criminal justice at the University of North Georgia (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) is designed for practitioners already in the field or in military service and others that are seeking to improve their credentials and knowledge base for professional advancement.

The focus of the program is on international crime and justice. Additionally, the program helps develop an understanding of theory, policy, and administration in criminal justice.

Criminal Justice (M.S.) Program Quick Facts

  • Online program, no campus visit required
  • Asynchronous online classes
  • Program length 30 credit hours
  • Open enrollment any semester
  • No entrance test required
  • Focus international crime and justice
  • Courses offered on an annual rotation

Program Application Deadlines

All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.

Fall Deadline

  • July 15

Spring Deadline

  • December 1

Summer

  • April 15

How to Apply to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Criminal Justice (M.S.) Program

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About the Criminal Justice (M.S.) Curriculum

Required Core: 15 Credit Hours

Capstone: 3 Credit Hours

Electives (Choose Four): 12 Credit Hours

Typical Course Rotation

Fall

  • CRJU 7001 - Criminological Theory (Hayes)
  • CRJU 7002 - Research Methodology (Hayes)
  • CRJU 7115 - Corrections and Penology (Batchelder)
  • CRJU 6350 - Family Violence (Foster)
  • CRJU 6325 - Homeland Security (Orr)

Spring

  • CRJU 7005 - Global Crime and Justice (Hayes)
  • CRJU 7010 - Criminal Justice Policy (Hayes)
  • CRJU 7500 - Comprehensive Seminar (Hayes)
  • CRJU 7120 - Forensic Behavior Analysis (Orr)

Summer

  • CRJU 6325 - Homeland Security (Orr)
  • CRJU 6440 - Criminal Justice Administration (Orr)
  • CRJU 7112 - Police and Society (Hayes)
  • CRJU 7003 - Statistics for Criminal Justice (Batchelder)
  • CRJU 6350 - Family Violence (Foster)

Questions?

For questions about the program, contact:
Timothy Hayes, CJ Graduate Coordinator
crju_grad@ung.edu

For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu 
706-864-1543