Master of Science in Criminology
Richardson, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 18,276 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Crime is a core issue in any society, and it is a topic that is often clouded in mystery. It is not easy to understand why people commit crimes, what an appropriate punishment should be, or how policymakers can change laws to prevent future crimes. UT Dallas is the perfect place to explore this field. The School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences offers a Master of Science (MS) in Criminology. This interdisciplinary, research-oriented program was the first of its kind offered in the state. Here you will study crime and justice in an urban setting and can take advantage of the program’s many partnerships with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Welcome to UT Dallas, the School of EPPS, and the program in criminology, where your future injustice awaits.
Mission
The mission of the Master of Science in Criminology program at The University of Texas at Dallas is threefold, to:
- Deliver high-quality education to a diverse body of students regarding the aetiology, control, and variation of law-breaking across space and time.
- Serve local, regional, and national communities through professional development programs, public policy analyses and evaluation research, program and policy design, and as a forum for new ideas and approaches to the study of crime.
- Advance the understanding of criminology through a multidisciplinary mix of theoretical and applied research, as well as to provide a forum for new ideas and approaches to the study of crime.
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Curriculum
Prerequisites
For the Master of Science in Criminology, students with an undergraduate degree in Criminology or a related field will have the necessary academic foundation to begin their graduate coursework.
Program of Studies Policy
Each student admitted to a graduate program will have a specific program of studies agreed upon in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee or graduate advisor for Criminology per the degree plan for the program. A complete Program of Studies Form will be filled in and approved prior to the student's registration for his/her 19th semester credit hour to be counted toward a master's degree.
Writing Requirement (MS in Criminology)
All Doctoral track students must complete a writing requirement while enrolled in the MS Program. Students must take a minimum of six semester credit hours of CRIM 6V96 or CRIM 6V98, complete an independent paper, and present their findings in a colloquium setting to be eligible for graduation with the MS.
Non-Writing Requirement Option for the MS in Criminology
MS students on a terminal track who do not wish to be considered for admission into a doctoral program have the option of taking 6 semester credit hours of any graduate classes as electives in lieu of the writing requirement.
Course Requirements
Coursework: 36 semester credit hours of graduate study
I. Criminology Core Required Courses: 15 semester credit hours
- CRIM 6300 Proseminar in Criminology
- CRIM 6301 Research Design I
- CRIM 6303 Etiology of Crime and Criminality
- CRIM 6311 Crime and Justice Policy
- EPPS 6313 Introduction to Quantitative Methods
II. Elective Courses: 21 semester credit hours
- 9 semester credit hours in Elective Criminology graduate courses
- And 6 semester credit hours in any program or school outside Criminology
- And 6 semester credit hours of CRIM 6V98 Analytical Writing Research (for Ph.D. track students)
- Or 6 semester credit hours of graduate-level course electives (for students wishing to terminate at MS)
A grade of "B-" or lower in any core graduate class requires that the class be retaken. Only one retake is allowed per course. If the retake results in a final grade of "B-" or lower, the student will be dropped from the program. Students are allowed to retake no more than two core classes. In addition, all students must meet the University's minimum required GPA of 3.0 or higher. See the Graduate Program Handbook located on the Criminology website for more specific requirements.
Program Outcome
The Master of Science (MS) in Criminology provides students with a coherent yet intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to conduct interdisciplinary research among the many aspects of criminology and criminal justice, varying with individual interests and areas of speciality. Graduates of the MS program will be competent to teach at the community college and at the university level as adjunct lecturers. Graduates will also be ready to enter into analytic and administrative posts within a vast array of research and policy institutions, criminal justice organizations, and in the private sector.
Career Opportunities
Criminologists are a natural fit for federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies. Graduate degrees in criminology can lead to higher-level careers in law enforcement, corrections, courts, and victim services. Some MS students will pursue law school while others will continue through the program to earn their Ph.D.
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