Arizona State University Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions 4 courses 30 total credits
The Master of Arts program in criminal justice is designed to provide you as a criminal justice agency professional with training in research methods and statistics. Coursework covers topics of criminology and the operation of the criminal justice system. The degree program also provides you with advanced training in program planning and management, policy analysis and program evaluation.
| Electives | 18 credits |
| Electives | 15 credits |
| 3 credits | |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
COURSE-BASED OPTION
Required Core (12 credit hours)
Electives
OPTION WITH CULMINATING EXPERIENCE
Required Core (12 credit hours)
Electives
This master's degree includes a course-based option. Students interested in future graduate-level work (including a Doctor of Criminal Justice degree) or other professional degrees should consider the capstone option. Students interested in working in research-related careers or at non-profit or government organizations, where completing the capstone project would be valuable experience, should also consider taking CRJ 505. Students who would like to maximize their exposure to different criminal justice topics through coursework should pursue the course-based option. This allows for added knowledge and skills in a variety of areas relevant to policy and practice. Working justice professionals who are not considering pursuing future education or research-related roles may find the flexibility of the course-based option more appropriate for their professional goals. Students can take elective coursework in areas such as policing, corrections and management by combining required and elective coursework. Students should consult the academic unit for a list of approved elective courses.
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