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Dr. Eric
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Maes Building Office
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880-8541 |
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efbronson@my.lamar.edu |
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The Master of Science degree in Applied Criminology is designed to prepare students for upper level staff, administrative, management, treatment and planning positions in criminal / juvenile justice agencies. The 36-semester hour program as an applied focus, teaching practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
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1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, or the equivalent. Students with substantial work experience in criminal / juvenile justice may be admitted with special approval. Those without substantial work experience and with undergraduate degrees in other fields may be admitted after taking specified undergraduate courses. |
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2. Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores according to the formula [GPA X 200] + [GRE V+Q] 1350. |
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3. Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and Internet search engines. |
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4. Satisfactory completion of at least one statistics course and one social science research course. |
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Applicants who do not meet all admission requirements may enter as Pre Graduate, pending full admission. Under Pre Graduate status, the student must make up all deficiencies and earn at least a "B" average. No more than six hours of graduate credit may be earned prior to full admission. |
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| Degree Requirements |
Core Courses - 12 Hours |
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CRIJ 5310 - Criminal Justice System and Policy |
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CRIJ 5320 - Theoretical Foundations of Crime Control |
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CRIJ 5330 - Planning and Evaluation |
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CRIJ 5331 -
Quantitative Methods |
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CRIJ 5345 -
Criminal Justice Leadership |
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Elective Course -
9-15 Hours |
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Four courses chosen from different CRIJ 5340 topics and / or graduate courses in business, counseling, education, political science, public administration, psychology, or other fields related to the student's needs and interests.
9 elective hours are required with
the thesis option.
15 elective hours are required
without a thesis. |
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Professional Projects - 12 Hours |
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CRIJ 5601 - Applied Project in Criminology I (6 Hours) |
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CRIJ 5602 - Applied Project in Criminology II (6 Hours) |
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(or CRIJ 5390/5391 Thesis) |
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Thesis - 6 Hours |
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CRIJ 5390/5391 - Thesis (6 Hours) |
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