Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MA)


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Graduate Studies  >> College of Liberal Arts  

36 Credit hours

Students completing the Master of Arts degree (MA) in Criminal Justice will have a solid understanding of the criminal justice system, crime-related theories, and research and data analysis techniques. This knowledge will enable graduates to apply evidence-based practices and policies within their fields.

Graduate Studies Admission Criteria and Application Process


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Directed Electives (18 hours)


PLA-Portfolio Review Credit


The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) policy allows for the granting of credit for previous experiential learning through a portfolio review. Approved hours are awarded as elective credit and are not tied to specific course numbers.

The Criminal Justice program is approved to award eligible students up to 9 hours in portfolio review credit, which can be applied toward the directed elective requirement. The student must submit a PLA portfolio after acceptance to the graduate program and prior to earning six (6) graduate credit hours at USI. Faculty with expertise in the topic will review the portfolio, and PLA credit requires approval from the program director and Director of Graduate Studies. Visit www.usi.edu/registrar/transfer-credit/prior-learning-assessment/#GraduatePortfolioReview for more information.

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