credit hours
31 Credit Hours
Criminal Justice, M.S.
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Program Overview
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is a social science degree and students are trained in the areas of criminological theory, criminal justice policy, law and social control, research methodology and data analysis. The program develops students who can think broadly and critically about issues related to crime and the criminal justice system, and to be informed consumers as well as producers of scientific research. These skills can serve students well in many areas of the criminal justice workforce, and/or in their future endeavors in Ph.D. programs.
Program Contact
Still trying to decide?
Find out more about the Criminal Justice M.S. program and learn if it is a good fit for you by speaking with Program Director, Beth Bjerregaard.
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Take the next step in your academic journey and apply for the M.S. in Criminal Justice at UNC Charlotte's College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences!
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