Criminology and Criminal Justice – M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Kent State University is designed to challenge experienced and aspiring professionals who want to expand their scope of knowledge and move into career and leadership positions.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, June, August
Tuition Fee
$ 22,300 per full
Location
Online
About the program
The Criminology and Criminal Justice program from Kent State University prepares graduates as next-generation leaders in this complex, global, and interconnected field. The flexible online program is structured to fit the lives of full-time working professionals.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of criminological theory by using it to better understand crime and criminal behavior, pose and attempt to answer research questions and see its connection to crime policy.
- Demonstrate mastery of the significant empirical findings in the major areas of criminology and criminal justice.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the use of the scientific method in the study of crime, a practical understanding of research methods used in the field and a practical understanding of statistics in social science research.
- Develop basic skills in planning and conducting research projects, including evaluation research in particular.
- Describe the role of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and social class as they relate to crime and victimization.
- Effectively communicate criminological knowledge and write a clear and concise analysis of issues, policies and research in the field.
Courses included:
- Intelligence and National Security
- Law, Justice and Society
- Theories of Crime and Delinquency
- Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Justice Institutions
- Victimology
- Proseminar Capstone: Issues in Contemporary Justice