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Show 308 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Completion of the WSU admissions application form Completion of the Department Master's Degree application form Submission of official transcripts from all colleges/ universities attended Submission of a current resume Submission of a written personal statement explaining interest in the program Submission of GRE scores Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis, and those whose undergraduate work does not reflect a basic foundation in criminal justice study, or who do not meet the specific admission requirements, may be admitted on a provisional basis. Students applying without undergraduate competency in Criminal Justice may be required to take basic undergraduate criminal justice classes before being admitted to full candidacy. Graduation Requirements The Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice requires the completion of 36 semester hours. Four core courses totaling 12 semester hours are required. These courses are: • MCJ 6100 - Contemporary Criminal Justice (3) • MCJ 6120 - Theories of Crime and Delinquency (3) • MCJ 6110 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3) • MCJ 6150 - Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice (3) A minimum GPA of 3.0 for all courses is required. No "C" grade is allowed in core courses. The remaining hours will be chosen from elective courses of interest to the student. More than one "C" grade in these courses will not count toward completion of the degree. Students must choose between completing a Master's Project, or taking additional course work in lieu of the project. The requirements for each option are identified below. Regardless of the option chosen, the student must complete all degree requirements within four years of entry into the program. Project Option 1. Complete 12 core credit hours. 3- Complete 21 elective credit hours. Complete three project credit hours. Non-Project Option 1. Complete 12 core credit hours. 2. Complete 24 elective credit hours. Master of Science Degree Criminal Justice Courses Required Courses • MCJ 6100 - Contemporary Criminal Justice (3) * • MCJ 6120 - Theories of Crime and Delinquency (3) * • MCJ 6110 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3) ** • MCJ 6150 - Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice (3) ** * Core course that must be taken during first (Fall) semester as prerequisite to other courses. ** Core course must be taken during second (Spring) semester as prerequisite to other courses. Elective Courses MCJ 6130 - Law and Social Control (3) MCJ 6140 - Technology and Innovation in Criminal Justice (3) MCJ 6160 - Seminar: Criminal Justice Policy Analysis (3) MCJ 6170 - Seminar: Juvenile Justice (3) MCJ 6180 - Seminar: Contemporary Legal Issues (3) MCJ 6190 - Legal Foundations of Criminal Justice (3) MCJ 6210 - Seminar: Judicial Administration (3) MCJ 6220 - Seminar: Contemporary Law Enforcement (3) MCJ 6230 - Seminar: Contemporary Corrections (3) MCJ 6240 - Criminal Justice Planning, Budgeting, and Evaluation (3) MCJ 6250 - Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3) MCJ 6255 - Great Thoughts in Criminal Justice (3) * MCJ 6260 - Graduate Readings (3) MCJ 6270 - Project (3) ** MCJ 6810 - Experimental Course (1-3) MCJ 6920 - Workshops and Conference (1-3) * May be taken twice for a total of 6 credit hours. ** Students wishing to do a project must complete a project proposal prior to the end of their first year of coursework. Department of Criminal Justice Department Chair: David Lynch Location: Social Science Building, Room 218 Telephone Contact: Faye Medd 801-626-6146 Professors: David Lynch, Scott Senjo; Associate Professors: Bruce Bay ley, Julie Buck, Brent Horn; Assistant Professors: Russ Dean, Samuel Newton, Bradford Reyns, Molly Sween; Instructors: Mike Chabries, Brian Namba The Criminal Justice program provides students with a liberal education, while offering academic preparation through an expanded emphasis on criminal justice education. The program also offers a basis for graduate study and seeks to contribute significantly to the improvement of the quality of justice administration. Criminal justice agencies in the recent past have established advanced academic standards. Education is becoming a more meaningful factor in selection of law enforcement, corrections, and security personnel for initial employment, promotion, and administrative roles. Criminal Justice (AS) Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for an associate's degree in addition to an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 or higher. Credit Hour Requirements: 60 total hours are required, including at least 21 Criminal Justice credits (CJ prefix). Advisement All Criminal Justice students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6146 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog |