Program Details
The Master of Criminal Justice program offers one of the most affordable Master of Science in Criminal Justice degrees nationwide, and students can graduate in less than two years. From correctional officers, defense attorneys, and forensic scientists, to published authors and researchers, our Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) faculty are leaders in the criminal justice field. Their insight gives MCJ students a competitive edge through field experiences, which are available for up to three graduate credits, and even opportunities abroad!
The MCJ program has a professional network extending to local, state and federal agencies and departments, so faculty are aware of the latest developments in the field before they are even made public. WSU is a prestigious institution regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Curriculum
The Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice requires 36 semester hours for graduation. The complete course requirements are in the catalog below.
You will take core courses, such as
- American Criminal Courts
- Contemporary Corrections
- Contemporary Criminal Justice Credits
- Contemporary Law Enforcement
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
You will choose elective courses, such as
- Advanced Victimology
- Crime and Media
- Great Thoughts in Criminal Justice
- Juvenile Justice & Delinquency
- Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
- Technology and Innovation in Criminal Justice
- Terrorism
- Theories in Crime and Delinquency