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      Trine University: Master of Science with a Criminal Justice Major

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      Criminal Justice

      Program Overview

      The Master of Science with a major in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program is offered through the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. It is an accelerated degree program that provides education for both pre- and mid-career individuals serving their communities as law enforcement, corrections, or court practitioners. The curriculum is designed to prepare these professionals to assume key leadership roles within the justice system or the private sector. 
      The program prepares students to assume key leadership roles as professionals working in fire safety, law enforcement, social work, and other related fields. Students will learn to analyze criminal justice issues and implement change within the criminal justice system by developing skills in program planning and evaluation, policy formation and analysis, and critical thinking. 

      Credits to Complete 30 credit hours    

      What You'll Learn

      • Critique the areas of criminology, public administration, and law and social control.
      • Assess how the legal system as well as public policy decisions impact criminal justice.
      • Plan and evaluate programs, analyze and create policy, and think critically.
      • Demonstrate skills in research methods and analysis of data.
      • Analyze criminal justice issues in order to implement change within the criminal justice system.

      Career Preparation

      As a graduate of this program, you are ready to enter many professional fields such as a Criminal Justice Administrator, Police Chief, Forensic Scientist, Criminal Investigator, Probation Officer, Correctional Officer Supervisor, Criminal Lawyer, Victim Advocate, Security Manager, Juvenile Justice Specialist, Criminal Profiler, Court Administrator, Parole Officer, Homeland Security Analyst, Policy Analyst.

      Ready to Apply? Apply through this link to receive your Union College Benefit discount at Trine University.

      About Trine University

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      ABOUT:  Founded in 1884 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Trine University is an internationally recognized, private institution. The mission of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies/TrineOnline at Trine University is to focus on continuous improvement while providing a diverse population of learners a high-quality online education, where they will receive personalized support, preparing them to succeed in the organizations and communities they lead and serve.

      ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to:

      • Complete an application
      • Applicants must also submit transcripts from all post–secondary schools attended. Trine University will help you order official transcripts, covering the cost, if your school accepts 3rd party request.
      • Three essay questions and a resume
      • GPA requirement of 2.75
      •  An undergraduate degree in criminal justice is preferred; however, if the undergraduate degree is other than criminal justice, a core of criminal justice prerequisite courses may be required. 
        • At the discretion of the CGPS Director of Criminal Justice, these course prerequisites may be waived for applicants who have exemplified outstanding academic credentials at the undergraduate level, or for those applicants with a significant amount of documented professional.

      TRANSFER CREDITS: Up to six credits towards a 30-credit-hour master’s degree

      COST: The cost with the discount is $460 per credit hour, which has been reduced from $575 per credit hour. Trine University Online also offers more than 200 courses with no textbook fees.
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