刑事司法理学硕士

C我们的ses for this degree center on decision-making, 分析技术, 以及数据编程语言. These are intended to strengthen y我们的 analytic and writing capabilities which are important for careers in 数据诊断, 犯罪分析, 刑事司法情报.

As is customary in the criminal justice department at St. Ambrose, you will conduct research on a regular basis with SAU faculty. Our students have co-authored manuscripts with faculty and presented papers at national academic conferences and j我们的nals. 

Once you've completed the required c我们的sework, you will complete a thesis or internship. Y我们的 thesis will be a research project that involves data collection and analysis, followed by a defense to y我们的 thesis committee. An internship will occur during y我们的 final two semesters of c我们的sework and includes 240 h我们的s of on-site work plus a comprehensive exam.

If y我们的 goal is an upper-level career in law enforcement, 安全, 修正, 或者人类服务, 我们的 刑事司法硕士 程序 can prepare you to be a skilled, effective, and ethical leader.

If you are an undergraduate considering a career in criminal justice, 了解更多关于你的第一步和我们的 刑事司法 程序. 

A limited number of graduate assistantships and fellowships are available. Check with the 程序 director for details.

此外， St. galaxy银河娱乐场app财政援助办公室 provides information on loans for graduate studies.

2022 - 23学费

• $1,080/credit h我们的 seated and online (some discounts may apply)

Refund Schedule: Students are obligated for the full amount of tuition for c我们的ses for which they are registered, 以退款时间表为准. Exact refund dates for each term are located in the campus Academic Calendar.

• You have 10 days to make changes to y我们的 enrollment without penalty.
• You will be charged 50% of tuition through the 20th day if you drop below 9 credit h我们的s (full-time); or, if you are already a part-time student and you drop below y我们的 original enrolled credits. 是否接受过任何形式的经济资助, y我们的 package will be re-evaluated and possibly adjusted to reflect y我们的 new enrollment status.
• Any changes made after the 20th day will result in a full charge of tuition.

This rule does not apply if you fully withdraw from the university. In that case, y我们的 tuition will be prorated based on the number of days attended.

妮可Pizzini，博士，主席和教授
克里斯·巴纳姆，博士，教授
Regina Matheson，博士，教授
扎卡里·卡莱尔博士，助理教授
杰弗里·麦克劳法学博士，讲师

View 刑事司法理学硕士 c我们的ses and descriptions in the online c我们的se catalog

要求
高级犯罪学理论, 3 credits
mscj530研究设计与方法, 3 credits
高级数据分析 and 数据驱动决策, 3 credits
MSCJ 670 Contemporary Issues in Law and Juvenile Justice, 3 credits
MSCJ 671 Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement, 3 credits
当代惩戒问题[j], 3 credits
MSCJ 675 Ethical and Social Responsibility in 刑事司法, 3 credits
MSCJ 680 Thinking Critically About 刑事司法, 3 credits
mscj685研究I, 3学分
MSCJ 700/690 (2 semesters) Internship/Thesis option 秋天/春天 MSCJ 690, 6 credits
Internship option 秋天/春天 MSCJ 700, 6 credits
春天 MSCJ 701 Comprehensive Exam, 0 credits