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Master of Science in Criminology
The master's in Criminology differs from a criminal justice degree that emphasizes procedures related to the apprehension of criminals with its focus on criminal behavior. By providing valuable insights into patterns and behaviors, it expands upon students' existing criminal justice knowledge.Our online MS in Criminology is designed for individuals who want to contribute to criminal justice by predicting, preventing, and solving crimes of all kinds, such as terrorism, human trafficking, and white-collar fraud. It offers an advanced analysis of crime through studies of criminal behavior and the many factors—environmental, political, social, psychological, and cultural—that can cause it.A master's degree in criminology can be beneficial to individuals in a number of other fields as well, such as public policy, private and industrial security, social services, and victimology with its wide-ranging applications. The program can be beneficial to front-line law enforcement officers and criminal justice professionals planning to move into management roles or government agencies such as the DEA and the FBI. Students are encouraged to use their specific area of criminological interest as an area of research and study during the program.
Master of Arts in Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization
Become a specialist in the psychology of criminal behavior, and thus contribute to a safer, more secure world. Take your education to the next level by following an advanced track of courses and seminars in correctional philosophy, law enforcement, victimology, juvenile delinquency, and modern theories of crime. Study our nation's legal system and the origins of law. Apply the principles of psychology to analyze and assess complex law enforcement strategies. The Master's curriculum arms you for a number of exciting career opportunities, including management positions where you assess correctional organizations' performance, and professional jobs in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.