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Criminology and Criminal Justice - Master's (MA)
DEGREE OVERVIEW
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UTA provides students with an academically rigorous education and prepares them for leadership positions in private, state, or federal agencies; in addition, the department also prepares students for advanced graduate level degrees and careers in non-traditional fields.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The department offers two graduate degree programs. The first is an on-campus program that includes a comprehensive examination of crime and the criminal justice system with a foundation in research and statistics. The program is designed for pre-professional students, criminal justice professionals, and students who wish to pursue further relevant postgraduate studies. The 36-hour program offers both thesis and non-thesis options. With the approval of the Graduate Programs Director Advisor, students may use their elective hours to concentrate on a particular field of study.
The second is a cohort program designed for those working in the field of criminal justice who want to further their careers with an advanced degree. The program is a 36-hour, non-thesis degree plan offered in an accelerated format at UTA's Fort Worth Center. The cohort design provides students with the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with fellow professionals in the industry. Students enroll in predetermined courses with fellow classmates during the 21-month program.
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- Admissions requirements
- Degree curriculum (scroll down to course list)
- Degree information in the University Catalog
- Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Graduate student advising
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Leadership roles at the local, state, or federal levels, including
- Policing
- Probation and parole
- Jails and prisons
- Security
- Law
DEGREE OPTIONS
Campus MACJ Program
- Designed for pre-professional students, criminal justice professionals, and students who wish to pursue further relevant postgraduate studies
- 36-hour program that offers both thesis and non-thesis options
Cohort MACJ Program
- Designed for those working in the field of criminal justice who want to further their careers with an advanced degree
- 36-hour, non-thesis degree plan offered in an accelerated format at UTA's Fort Worth Center
- Students enroll in predetermined courses with fellow classmates during the 21-month program
WHY CHOOSE US?
- Students learn from a world-class faculty that includes teachers, scholars, and practitioners.
- Our faculty members have published in the top peer-reviewed journals in our field, and continue to do so.
- Our faculty members have received research funding from the National Institute of Justice, National Science Foundation, National Institute for Transportation and Communities, and Google.
- Previous graduates have received major promotions within their organizations.
- We have a strong alumni network of criminal justice leaders, including police chiefs, judges, special agents, and others working at the federal level.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice - Master's (MA)
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