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Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Arts / Master of Science
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Delivery:
Internet
On-Campus Requirements:
None
Access:
In-state, out-of-state and international students can access all courses
required to complete these programs.
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers the master of arts (M.A.) and the master of science (M.S.) degrees for academic criminologists and criminal justice professionals.
Both programs are appropriate for working criminal justice professionals who wish to improve their academic credentials for career advancement or to acquire academic credentials for new careers.
Note: Due to the popularity of this program, applicants may be "wait-listed" pending an opening.
Program Requirements
Program requirements vary for the M.S. and M.A. programs.
| Master of Arts (M.A.) in Criminology and Criminal Justice—36 Credit Hours | |
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The master of arts is a 36-credit-hour program designed for students who intend to
continue their graduate studies toward the doctorate in criminology,
criminal justice, or other fields. The emphasis of this program is research.
A thesis is required and is viewed as preparatory work for the rigors of a
doctoral dissertation.
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| Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminology and Criminal Justice—36 Credit Hours | |
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The master of science is a 36-credit-hour program designed for students who intend this
as their terminal degree (or for persons who plan to attend law school).
Graduates possess the knowledge required for professional practice in criminal
justice careers and the skills needed to be intelligent, critical consumers of
research information.
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Required Course Delivery
In-state, out-of-state, and international students can complete these degrees
entirely through distance learning. All necessary courses are offered via the
Internet, and are taught by the same graduate faculty who teach the on-campus
courses.
Application Deadlines
The deadline for submitting applications is October 1 for spring admission and March 1
for summer and fall admission. These deadlines will guarantee timely decisions but not rule out
late applicants.
Admission Requirements and Instructions
For admission requirements, instructions, and on-line application, visit the
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Contact
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Holmstedt Hall 210
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809
1-888-488-0959
criminology@indstate.edu
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.