Cooper Maher, AS '16, BS '17, MCJ '19
Ph.D. Student, University of Cincinnati
Why Weber State University?
Weber State University’s Master of Criminal Justice program’s low student-to-faculty ratio allows for unique hands-on mentorship and career development opportunities through student partnership with faculty, which encourages students to participate in academic research and conferences, receive academic funding, and to prepare for careers in various criminal justice industries or future academic progression.
What did you like about Weber State’s MCJ program?
Weber State University’s Master of Criminal Justice faculty offers a range of engaging courses that address real-world issues faced by contemporary criminal justice professionals, such as terrorism, criminal justice policy analysis, and contemporary policing, and in doing so, offered me unparalleled insight into a range of subjects based on their both their prior experience as law enforcement and corrections officers and legal professionals, as well as professional academic researchers.
How did the MCJ program impact your career?
Pursuing my master’s degree at Weber State University has prepared me for both my current career serving as a county-level corrections employee, and has put me on a path to future success in pursuing further graduate-level education in the field of criminal justice.