MA in Criminal Justice
The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice degree
requires a minimum of thirty-one credit hours, including the completion
of a master’s essay.
Curriculum Objectives
Through their coursework, students develop an understanding of the
complexities involved in the functioning of the criminal justice system.
They learn how to conduct and evaluate applied research used by policy
makers and criminal justice professionals. The close association among WRICOPS, WSICOP, DGSS and the Criminal Justice program affords students
the opportunity to engage in meaningful research and gain experience
working with a variety of criminal justice agencies—in law enforcement,
courts, and corrections.
This training prepares students to meet the primary need faced by the
criminal justice system: well-educated professionals capable of making
policy decisions based on up-to-date research and theory. Students
earning their MA in Criminal Justice at WSU Spokane are also well
prepared to continue their studies in pursuit of a PhD.
Program requirements
- Pol S/Crm J 503: Introduction to Political Science Research Methods
- Crm J 530: Criminal Justice: Processes and Institutions
- Crm J 504: Quantitative Methods in Political Science and Criminal Justice
- One course on Criminological Theory
- Two courses in the area of policing, corrections, or courts
Master's candidates round out their program with electives and with the
completion of a master's essay developed in cooperation with the
student's committee.
Two core and two elective courses are
offered each semester, rotating such that students can complete the
program in one year, if they so desire. In addition to catalog courses,
we offer special topics courses every year, allowing students the
opportunity to explore different aspects of the criminal justice system.
PhD in Criminal Justice
Doctoral candidates build on their master’s
coursework, pursuing more in-depth and specialized studies in developing
their dissertation. Students examine the criminal justice system,
criminological theory, and methods of analysis. Students can begin their
PhD studies at WSU Spokane; some courses must be completed at WSU
Pullman.
For advising, contact
WSU Spokane Campus Academic Director
David Brody, JD, PhD
E-mail:
brody@wsu.edu
Telephone: 509.358.7952
For admissions and registration information, contact
Student Affairs, WSU Spokane
E-mail:
enroll@wsu.edu
Telephone: 509.358.7978
Students must be registered by the first day of class to avoid a late
registration fee. Students are encouraged to apply for graduate
admission as soon as possible. Acceptance to a class does not guarantee
admission to a graduate program.
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