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Criminal Justice (M.S.)

The Master of Science with a major in criminal justice at the University of North Georgia (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ) is designed for practitioners already in the field or in military service and others that are seeking to improve their credentials and knowledge base for professional advancement.

The focus of the program is on international crime and justice. Additionally, the program helps develop an understanding of theory, policy, and administration in criminal justice.

Criminal Justice (M.S.) Program Quick Facts

  • Online program, no campus visit required
  • Asynchronous online classes
  • Program length 30 credit hours
  • Open enrollment any semester
  • No entrance test required
  • Focus international crime and justice
  • Courses offered on an annual rotation

Program Application Deadlines

All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.

Fall Deadline

  • July 15

Spring Deadline

  • December 1

How to Apply to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Criminal Justice (M.S.) Program

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About the Criminal Justice (M.S.) Curriculum

Required Core: 15 Credit Hours

Capstone: 3 Credit Hours

Electives (Choose Four): 12 Credit Hours

Typical Course Rotation

Fall

  • CRJU 7001 – Criminal Justice Theory
  • CRJU 7002 – Research Methodology-Criminal Justice
  • CRJU 7010 – Criminal Justice Policy
  • CRJU 7120 – Forensic Behavioral Analysis
  • CRJU 7900 – Special Topics in Criminal Justice

Spring

  • CRJU 7003 – Statistical Analysis Criminal Justice
  • CRJU 7005 – Global Crime and Justice
  • CRJU 7115 – Corrections and Penology
  • CRJU 7500 – Comprehensive Seminar

Summer

  • CRJU 7010 – Criminal Justice Policy
  • CRJU 7112 – Police and Society

Questions?

For questions about the program, contact:
Timothy Hayes, CJ Graduate Coordinator
crju@ung.edu

For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu 
706-864-1543