Accelerated Master's Program - Criminal Justice
Through the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP), students can:
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Take up to 9 credit hours of approved graduate courses concurrently with undergraduate courses.
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Substitute up to 9 credit hours of approved graduate courses (in place of undergraduate courses) toward completion of the undergraduate degree.
Requirements for Admission to the AMP in Criminal Justice:
- Completion of 75 credit hours at the undergraduate level.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, with 3.25 in the major.
- Grade of B or higher in CJ 440W and CJ 441
- Statement of Interest (750-1000 words) indicating their interest in the AMP.
Requirements for Continued Enrollment in the AMP in Criminal Justice:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Students must earn a grade of B or higher in graduate-level coursework to earn graduate credit and continue in the AMP. Grades of C or lower will still count toward the undergraduate criminal justice degree requirements.
Following approval into the AMP in Criminal Justice, qualified students can take up to 9 hours from the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 505 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 506 | Forensic Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 513 | Public Organization and Bureaucratic Theory | 3 |
| CJ 515 | Ethics in Administrative Leadership | 3 |
| CJ 530 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| CJ 534 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ 550 | Criminal Justice, Public Policy, and Administration | 3 |
| CJ 580 | Psychological Dimensions of Criminal Justice Practice | 3 |