100% Online Coursework in 30 Credit Hours
Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
CRM 501 – Grant Writing in Criminology (3 hours)
CRM 502 – Advanced Theoretical Criminology (3 hours)
CRM 516 – Advanced Research Methods in Criminology (3 hours)
CRM 517 – Advanced Criminological Statistical Applications (3 hours)
CRM 536 – Criminal Law and Liability (3 hours)
CRM 580 – Colloquium * (3 hours)
*Colloquium is a writing-intensive course in which each student presents research in specific areas associated with their concentration/track and personal interests. As a core requirement, students in both the courts/corrections and law enforcement tracks will take CRM 580 Colloquium at the same time.
In addition to the core courses, students will select from one of two possible concentrations:
Concentration in Law Enforcement (6 hours)
CRM 560 – Contemporary Issues in Criminology (3 hours)
CRM 561 – Crime Prevention (3 hours)
Concentration in Courts/Corrections (6 hours)
CRM 550 – Criminal Justice Management (3 hours)
CRM 551 – Legal Issues in Criminology (3 hours)
MS Criminology Electives:
CRM 540 – Criminology and Public Policy (3 hours)
CRM 545 – Correctional Theory and Administration (3) hours
CRM 549 – Ethical and Philosophical Issues in Criminology (3 hours)
CRM 552 – International Crime (3 hours)
CRM 553 – Terrorism (3 hours)
CRM 555 – Cyber-Crime (3 hours)
CRM 568 – Qualitative Research Methods (3 hours)
CRM 570 – White Collar Crime (3 hours)
CRM 578 – Special Topics (3 hours)
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