Walden University’s MS in Criminal Justice program will prepare students to effectively work within criminal justice agencies, governmental organizations, and the private sector. The programs comprise a core of contemporary theory and practice as well as the study of national and international issues in the administration of criminal justice. This includes the intersections of management of local, state, and federal criminal justice systems. Thus, it provides the ability to practically apply knowledge and skills that will impact society. With a unique blend of criminal behavioral theory, human services, technology, homeland security, and management, the program will provide students with critical 21st-century skills.
Note: The MS in Criminal Justice program is offered in two different learning modalities: the course-based modality and the competency-based modality, Tempo Learning®.
At the end of the program, students will be able to:
These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page. For the General program, choose any three Criminal Justice specialization courses.
The recommended course sequence is as follows:
Quarter | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
Quarter 1 |
CRJS 6002 - Foundations of Graduate Study |
3 credits |
CRJS 6137 - The Nature of Crime and Criminology |
5 credits | |
Quarter 2 |
CRJS 6215 - Controversies in Criminal Justice |
5 credits |
CRJS 6216 - Criminal Justice Research |
5 credits | |
Quarter 3 |
CRJS 6511 - Special Populations |
5 credits |
CRJS 6203 - Victimology |
5 credits | |
Quarter 4 | Specialization Course 1 | 5 credits |
Specialization Course 2 | 5 credits | |
Quarter 5 | Specialization Course 3 | 5 credits |
CRJS 6910 - Capstone: Criminal Justice Ethics and Social Justice |
5 credits |
Tempo Learning® is Walden’s competency-based education modality, an alternative way of earning a Walden degree offered for some Walden programs. Instead of courses, the Walden Tempo Learning® program is comprised of competencies and rigorous assessments. Students progress through the Tempo Learning® model by successfully passing competency assessments. A student must successfully achieve or master all competency assessments to graduate from the program.
Students earn the same Walden degree whether they choose the course-based or the competency-based modality.
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