Program Details

Institution: New Mexico State University
Level: Masters
Discipline: Criminal Justice
Credit Hours Required: 0
Cost: Current main campus tuition and fees plus a $25 per credit hour distance education fee. See the <a href="http://www.nmsu.edu/~uar/schecosts/schcosts.htm">University Accounts Receivable Schedule of Costs</a> for the current tuition rate.

Description:
Students graduating from the master`s program will be prepared for doctoral studies in criminal justice or related social sciences or eventually occupying administrative and policy-making positions in law enforcement, court, and correctional agencies. Three types of students are served by the Master of Criminal Justice degree: those ultimately interested in teaching and research in criminal justice and related fields; individuals already employed in criminal justice agencies who need graduate-level training to upgrade their credentials; and pre-service students who show the potential for graduate studies and who desire entry into certain criminal justice positions.

Delivery Method:
Criminal Justice

Requirements:
A Bachelor?s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at graduation.

Required Courses:
Varies depending on the option selected by the student. <ul><span class=""showBullets""> <li>Thesis Option: 27 credit hours </li> <li>Research Project Option: 33 credit hours </li> <li>Focused Coursework Option: 39 hours </li></span> </ul>

For more information:
Program Web Site: http://distance.nmsu.edu/degrees/

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