University of Cincinnati Master of Science Criminal Justice

 
 

University of Cincinnati Master of Science Criminal Justice

University of Cincinnati - Master of Science - Criminal Justice

  
University of Cincinnati
Master of Science
Criminal Justice 		 
The University of Cincinnati Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of working professionals for practice in our complex and challenging criminal justice system. Upon completion of the degree program, graduates will be better prepared to:
Understand the conceptual and theoretical frameworks that inform the study of crime and criminal justice.
Be an informed consumer of criminal justice research knowledge.
Assess criminal justice problems through a rigorous research approach.
Conduct improved policy analysis.
Identify current trends in the areas of corrections, policing, criminal justice and criminology.
Pursue careers in research and university settings.
Assume leadership roles and act as change agents in the criminal justice system.
To provide a comprehensive, contemporary criminal justice degree program of post-professional studies, coursework is organized into four areas: theory, administration and policy, research, and special topics. In addition to content-based courses, students will complete a demonstration project that will allow them to apply their course knowledge to real world policy issues.

You will complete coursework and interact with instructors and peers through an innovative distance learning format and are not required to come to the University of Cincinnati campus. The degree program involves a combination of lectures via multimedia presentations, readings, online activities, discussion sessions and peer and professional support systems.

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University of Cincinnati  

The University of Cincinnati offers many pathways for success by providing a balance of educational excellence and real-world experience. Within a dynamic community, the university nurtures rich cultural experiences and the intellectual exchange of ideas.

Since its founding in 1819, UC has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including co-op education, the oral polio vaccine, the first electronic organ, the first safe anti-knock gasoline, and the first antihistamine.

Each year, this public, comprehensive university graduates 5,000 students, adding to more than 200,000 living alumni around the world. UC is the largest employer in the Cincinnati region, with an economic impact of more than $3 billion.

Online Distance Learning

Fulfillment of the program's learning objectives occurs through a combination of lectures, readings, online activities, discussion sessions, and peer and professional support systems.

Home Study: The majority of classroom-style lectures and demonstrations are delivered via multi-media presentations on the course Web site or on CD-ROMs. Students view the presentations according to the weekly schedule established by the Course Instructor posted on the course Web site. The Course Instructor also identifies course textbook(s), which students can conveniently order online. All course materials are delivered to your home or available online through the Internet.

Internet: The degree program uses the Internet to provide the highest quality and amount of peer/faculty interaction possible. All relevant course information is posted on the course Web site, a centralized interaction portal for students, faculty, and degree program administrators. It includes all course assignments and quizzes, allowing students to complete and submit them from the convenience of their homes or offices. Students also communicate with each other and the faculty using discussion forums, live online chat sessions, and e-mail.

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Small Group Collaboration: A professional facilitator will mentor and guide small groups of students to build collaborative learning communities, complete learning activities, and participate in online discussions. The small-group environment allows the maximum interactivity and support for students as they learn and apply course content.

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by:

-The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
-The Higher Learning Commission