Description

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.

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Programme ID - SP Undergraduate

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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.