Student Learning Outcomes - The graduate with an Accelerated Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Articulate knowledge of the major issues facing the criminal justice system in the nation and world.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the multidisciplinary criminal justice theories and their implications for policy.
- Understand how to access research, conduct original research, and apply research findings to problems with crime or the criminal justice system.
- Communicate in a knowledgeable and professional manner for a variety of academic and criminal justice settings.
- Demonstrate an advanced writing capacity with the ability to use and reference literature properly.
This program is designed for those students who wish to enter and/or progress in the criminal justice fields of law enforcement, corrections, and juvenile justice; or who plan to seek positions in leadership, professional specialization, research, or instruction in criminal justice.
Admission - To be considered for admission to the Accelerated M.S. Degree in Criminal Justice, a student is recommended to complete 60 hours of undergraduate coursework towards a degree in criminal justice at the University of Central Missouri and have earned a 3.00 GPA. To apply students must have submitted a completed Application for the Accelerated Degree through the School of Public Services , a 1000-word writing sample expressing educational and career goals and reasons for interest in the program, 2 satisfactory letters of recommendation, and a minimal combined score of 300 on the General GRE test.
Upon entry into the program, in order to continue in the program, the student must earn at least a “B” in all coursework and meet all other reporting and progress requirements for the School of Public Services .
