MS in Criminal Justice
Curriculum
Curriculum (36 credits required for total program).
Core Courses (15 Credits)
This course will review historical context, theory, policy making, political factors, and behavioral influences related to criminal justice policy department.
- Course Director: Irving Rosenbaum, D.P.A.
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This course will provide an overview of the federal, state, and local criminal justice systems. An introduction to management and methods of conflict management will be provided.
- Course Director: Vincent Van Hasselt, Ph.D.
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This course will provide an overview to the legal issues that govern criminal justice activities that will included state and constitutional perspectives of law. An historical development of the various statutes that regulate criminal justice activities will be provided.
- Course Director: Johnny Burris, J.D., LL.M.
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This course will provide a fundamental analysis of research and methodology as related to evaluation of criminal justice administration. Included in this course will be an introduction to statistical analysis and the use of current technology.
- Course Director: Frank DePiano, Ph.D.
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This course will provide a fundamental background for investigative processes to include the responsibilities of the investigator from the initial crime scene all the way through follow-up. Felony cases will be used to demonstrate examples of criminal principles.
- Course Director: Catherine Arcabascio, J.D.
- Sample Syllabus
Specialty Tracks (15 Credits)
Students must choose one track below and complete all courses associated with the track.
- Track 1: Legal Perspectives in Criminal Justice
- Track 2: Behavioral Science
- Track 3: Business Administration
- Track 4: Public Administration
- Track 5: Substance Abuse
- Track 6: Strategic Community Planning
- Track 7: Information Systems
- Track 8: Conflict and Crisis Management
- Track 9: Child Protection and Juvenile Justice
- Track 10: Information Security
- Track 11: Investigative Forensic Technology
- Track 12: Emergency Preparedness Leadership
Electives (6 Credits)
Students must choose one or a combination of electives below to obtain a total of 6 credit hours.
- Two, three (3) credit classes
Students may also take courses from any of the tracks and use them to fulfill the six (6) elective credits requirement. - Practicum Placement (3, 6, or 9 Credit options)
This practicum will provide the criminal justice student with first-hand experience working in the field of criminal justice. During the semester, students will have the opportunity to observe various entities within the field. S/he will engage in direct activity while assigned to CJI practicum. Direct activity includes but is not limited to observation of role model, attending lectures, and performing assigned duties. - Master's Thesis (6 Credits)
Work with NSU faculty member creating your own research project.
