The Master of Arts degree program in Justice Studies provides a broad understanding of justice while supporting in-depth inquiry into specific questions and interests. It utilizes a multidisciplinary approach and draws on content from eleven different departments. The program provides flexibility for students who seek to tailor their graduate experience toward a specific interest within the expertise of our faculty. Our students study with interested, challenging, and committed graduate students across the university as well as work closely with a faculty with established reputations as scholars, teachers, and practitioners. Program requirements include a common core, a research core, a concluding course leading to either a thesis or a culminating project, and electives. The program consists of 37-credits. The traditional master’s can be completed in 3 full-time semesters. The accelerated master’s can be completed in 2 full-time semesters provided that 8 credits were completed during senior year of their undergraduate degree (see degree plan).
Yes, please see the Accelerated Master's section for more information.
May 1: Early admission deadline to be eligible for consideration of Instructional Assistant positions for the academic year*
June 30: Final deadline for fall applications
November 1: Final deadline for spring applications
* There are a limited number of competitive Instructional Assistant positions in the Justice Studies Department.
A Master’s Degree in Justice Studies will help you to become a competitive candidate for jobs in the justice field. Our recent graduates have gone on to become Police Officers, Crime Data Analysts for Police Departments, Juvenile Parole & Probation Positions, Non-Profit justice related organizations and work within the Court System or in Legal Firms.
