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May 01, 2024
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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Program Director: Alicia Malone, Ph.D. (Spring 2018)
The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program is an ideal first step (or next step) for those looking to pursue careers in one of the many paths open to criminal justice practitioners as well as for those looking to advance professionally in existing careers. The curriculum is tailored to meet the increasingly complex demands of the criminal justice workplace and offers students the opportunity to concentrate in areas of study that are in high demand in the criminal justice profession. The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice will equip current and future criminal justice practitioners, leaders, researchers and educators to confront the increasing complexities of issues related to crime, security, technology and social justice.
The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a 32 credit program.
Admission Requirements
- Merrimack College application
- Official copy of all college transcripts, including any graduate courses completed at another institution.
- Current resume
- Personal statement (500-1000 words) that speaks to your interest in pursuing a career in criminal justice.
- Two letters of recommendation that speak to your capacity for leadership, professionalism, and ability to succeed in the graduate program. Letters should be on letterhead, signed by the recommender, and in PDF format.
Program Requirements
Core Courses (16 credits)
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CRM5010G
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Police, Courts, and Corrections
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4
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CRM5020G
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Public Policy, Crime, and Criminal Justice
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4
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CRM7001G
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Advanced Research Methods & Evaluation
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4
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CRM8900G
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Capstone Seminar: Theoretical Application and the
Professional Practice
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4
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Electives (16 credits)
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CRM6001G
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Applied Criminology
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4
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CRM6010G
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Prison, Incarceration, and the Treatment of Convicted Persons
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4
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CRM7003G
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Race, Ethnicity, and Social Control
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4
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CRM7004G
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Juvenile Justice and the Legal Rights of Children
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4
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CRM5002G
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Forensic Behavioral Analysis
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4
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CRM6020G
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Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Era of Homeland
Security
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4
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CRM6030G
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Privacy and Surveillance in the Information Sharing Environment (ISE)
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4
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CRM 7002G
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Crime Ethnography
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4
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CRM 7005G
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Applied Multivariate Data Analysis
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4
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