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Criminal Justice at NMU
The 36 credit online Criminal Justice Masters of Science Degree Program is suspended as of fall 2014. Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in criminal justice are encouraged to consider the NMU Masters of Public Administration Program with the Criminal Justice Concentration.
The Criminal Justice Department offers an online, 36 credit master of science in criminal justice designed to appeal to pre- and mid-career students who desire advanced study in criminal justice. The program prepares students to become highly capable criminal justice agency administrators, planners and academicians. The program also helps prepare students planning to pursue doctoral degrees. The curriculum emphasizes classical and contemporary theories, concepts, and practices relevant to the needs of the practitioner and the academician. In addition to required core courses, the program allows the selection of 12 elective credits so the student can choose appropriate courses for their needs. The program culminates in the completion of a comprehensive exam/research paper or a master’s thesis.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the master's program are required to comply with the regular admission requirements of the Office of Graduate Education. In addition, master's applicants must:
- Complete a separate application for admission to the master of science in criminal justice.
- Have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or 3.0 or higher from 12 or more semester hours of relevant graduate credit.
- Include two letters of recommendation.
- Write two, three page essays. (Details of what is needed in these letters and essays are included on the application for admission to the master of science in criminal justice form.)
- Possess an earned bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, justice studies, law enforcement or a closely related field. Students with an earned bachelor's degree in other disciplines are encouraged to apply. The graduate program coordinator/department head will review applicants applying from other disciplines and may require additional courses prior to full admission.
Advising
It is preferred that applicants have a solid background in criminal justice, including relevant course work at the undergraduate level. Should an applicant not possess such background, the department's graduate admission committee may recommend additional courses to strengthen the applicant's preparedness.
Programs
Bulletin Year: 2018 - 2019 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.