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Master of Arts Degree in Criminology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania offers a program of study leading to a Masters of Arts in Criminology. For over twenty years, the program has prepared students for administrative and research careers in the criminal justice system and related fields. The Criminology M.A. program also provides a solid foundation for students planning to pursue doctoral studies. Students may begin the program in either the fall or spring semesters. Graduate classes are not generally offered in the summer sessions.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to the Graduate School and Research, a student intending to work towards a Master of Arts in Criminology will be required to have the following prerequisite academic and/or professional preparation:

Students should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of criminological theory and the criminal justice system (generally satisfied by a bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice, or related fields); or
Students should have knowledge gained through experience within the justice system or by specialized training or completed graduate or undergraduate studies in a related field.

All applicants for the Masters of Arts degree in Criminology must possess the essence of knowledge offered in the undergraduate (B.A.) program core courses. These courses are:

CRIM 102	Survey of Criminology
CRIM 306	Research Methods
CRIM 400	Theoretical Criminology
CRIM 401	Contemporary Issues in Criminology

If, upon the consideration of the Department of Criminology Graduate Committee, an applicant is deemed to be deficient, the department, through the master's coordinator, will require appropriate undergraduate courses to remove these deficiencies. Students may begin master's studies in either semester or the summer. Applicants may apply at anytime; however assistantship applications must be received by March 15 prior to the year of study.

Required Course of Study

Thirty semester hours are required for graduation from the M.A. in Criminology program. Students may choose between a thesis and non-thesis curriculum. The thesis option requires that the student complete a six-credit thesis. The non-thesis option requires that the student complete six hours of elective course work.

Degree Requirements

CRIM 600	Criminological Theory	3 s.h.
CRIM 601	Proseminar	3 s.h.
CRIM 605	Research Methods	3 s.h.
CRIM 610	Legal Issues in Criminology	3 s.h.
CRIM 632	Organizational Dynamics in the Criminal Justice System	3 s.h.
CRIM 718	Quantitative Strategies for Analysis	3 s.h.
CRIM 730	Ethical and Philosophical Issues in Criminology	3 s.h.
CRIM 791	Synthesis Project	3 s.h.
CRIM 795	Thesis (Optional)	6 s.h.
	Electives	3 - 6 s.h.
Total		30 s.h.

Options

There are two tracks for completing the Masters of Arts curriculum: Thesis and Non-Thesis. Thesis students must complete 6 credits of CRIM 795 and 3 elective credits. Non-Thesis students must complete CRIM 791 and 6 credits of electives.

Tuition

A member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, IUP offers high quality graduate programs at very competitive tuition rates. Refer to graduate admissions for specific information.

Tuition Assistance/Financial Aid

Students may apply for student loans, competitive graduate assistantships (awarded in the fall), scholarships, and university or grant funded employment

For more information about the program contact

M.A. Coordinator
Department of Criminology
G1 McElhaney Hall
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 15705-1075
(724) 357-2720

To request application materials, contact

The Graduate School
Attn: Admissions
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 15705-1075
(724) 357-2222

For more information:

http://www.gradschooltips.com

Online Form To Request Information and Application Material for the Criminology Graduate Programs

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