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Criminal Justice Department

Professional Studies Building, Rm. 220
201-200-3492
Fax 201-200-3482
See more information on our department website.

Dr. Shirley Williams, Chairperson
Dr. Jay Berman, Graduate Coordinator

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Department of Criminal Justice, a diverse learning community of educators and students in an urban setting, is dedicated to a multi-disciplinary education, merging theory and practice in service to justice and society. It is the only criminal justice academic program in New Jersey that has completed an Approved Program Review by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The Department sponsors the Peter W. Rodino Jr. Institute of Criminal Justice, which is dedicated to improving the operations of the criminal justice system.

The master of science program in criminal justice is a practitioner-oriented and theoretically grounded course of advanced study which prepares students for professional advancement and/or advanced graduate work. It is intended for personnel working in the criminal justice system and for students preparing for such careers.

Program Requirements
The program requires 36 graduate credits distributed among a core of criminal justice courses, and additional elective work. To qualify for graduation the student must complete a culminating activity and has the option of completing a comprehensive examination, a culminating project or a thesis. It is a part-time degree program with students usually taking between six and nine credits per semester. Many students also take advantage of the opportunity to take up to six credits during the summer semesters. All courses are offered on a dual-track basis, that is, with the same course being given during both day and evening hours to allow students on varying work schedules to attend.

Admission
It is the policy of the Graduate Program in Criminal Justice to admit those students who, in the opinion of the Admissions Committee, demonstrate promise of succeeding in our curriculum. Primary consideration is given to the applicant's academic record. Additional evidence of potential for graduate study is shown by scores on appropriate entrance examinations, letters of recommendations, and applicable professional experience. The Admissions Committee seeks to make its decisions based upon a holistic view of the individual applicant. Candidates are advised that admission is competitive, and that it may not be possible to admit all qualified applicants. Candidates who fail to meet the published minimum standards of the University will be granted the opportunity to meet with the Admissions Committee to support their applications.

Requirements:

Official transcripts for each undergraduate or graduate institution attended, indicating a cumulative average of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 point scale.
Test scores for the Graduate Record Examination, or Miller Analogy Test, or Test of English as a Foreign Language (foreign students only)
A personal statement detailing your academic and career objectives and explaining your reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study in criminal justice at New Jersey City University.
Two letters of recommendation.
A resume of your academic and professional background.
Supplemental supporting evidence, such as an interview, writing sample, or portfolio may be required.

Note: Those students admitted to the master's program who have had neither undergraduate course work in criminal justice, nor relevant work experience in criminal justice, may be required to take preparatory academic work. This may include a sequence of reading or the undergraduate course, Introduction to Criminal Justice.

Thesis Option
As practical fulfillment of a master's degree, the student has the option of completing a thesis. This option requires 30 credits of course work, plus an additional 6 credits of thesis supervision and the production of a master's thesis of publishable quality. If the thesis is approved, and all requirements met, the student may qualify for graduation.

Project Option
As practical fulfillment of a master's degree, the student has the option of completing a culminating project. This option requires 33 credits of course work, plus an additional 3 credits of project supervision. If the project is approved, the student may qualify for graduation.

Comprehensive Examination
As practical fulfillment of a master's degree, the student has the option of completing the comprehensive examination. This option requires 36 credits of course work. Upon successful completion of the comprehensive examination, and all requirements met, the student may qualify for graduation.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COURSE OF STUDY
Six core required courses (18 credits)

Code	Title	Credits
CJ 605	Criminal Justice Research I	3
CJ 606	Criminal Justice Research II	3
CJ 615	Theory and Practice of Police Administration	3
CJ 625	Contemporary Corrections	3
CJ 630	The Judicial System	3
CJ 645	The Nature of Crime	3
Select 12 credits from the following.
Since students can opt to select a specialization in an area of criminal justice, it is recommended that students take all their elective courses within that specialization of criminal justice. Students, however, are permitted to take two courses (up to six credits) in the social sciences or related fields, by advisement.
CJ 600	Criminal Justice System and the Urban Community	3
CJ 601	Grant Proposal Writing (online)	3
CJ 602	Crime in a Global Context	3
CJ 610	The Criminal Justice Professional	3
CJ 611	Graduate Seminar in Criminal Justice	3
CJ 616	Elite Deviance (New)	3
CJ 620	Operational Strategies in Police Administration	3
CJ 635	Seminar on Community Corrections	3
CJ 640	The Juvenile Justice System	3
CJ 650	Legal Issues in Criminal Justice	3
CJ 655	Police Role in Crime Prevention	3
CJ 660	Critical Issues in Law Enforcement	3
CJ 670	Supervised Professional Placement	3
CJ 680	Criminal Justice Management	3
CJ 685	Planning in the Criminal Justice System	3
CJ 690	Workshop in Criminal Justice Administration and Decision Making	3
Select one of the following Options (6 credits) Thesis Option
CJ 675	Thesis I	3
CJ 676	Thesis II	3
	OR
Project Option
CJ 670	Supervised Professional Placement	3
CJ	One criminal justice graduate-level course with a related focus approved by the student’s faculty advisor	3
	OR
Comprehensive Examination Option
CJ	Two criminal justice graduate level courses with a related focus	3
CJ	approved by the student’s faculty advisor and a comprehensive exam	3

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