University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven
CT
06516
1-800 DIAL-UNH or 1-800-342-5864
Criminal Justice Graduate Programs Director:
Dr. James J. Cassidy
Ph.D., Hahnemann University, J.D., Villanova School of Law
Dr. Cassidy also serves as director of the Center for Forensic Psychology
| M.S., Criminal Justice A total of 36 credits are required for the degree of master of science in criminal justice. Some students will also be required to complete an additional three credits (frequently CJ 610, Administration of Justice) if the graduate adviser finds that they do not have an adequate background in criminal justice. All degree candidates must complete the core curriculum. After consultation with an adviser, students select electives from approved courses. The transfer of credit from other institutions will be permitted subject to the graduate school policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog. Thesis or Comprehensive Examination Students may elect to undertake a six-credit thesis project (CJ 697 and CJ 698) for partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree. The thesis must show ability to organize materials in a clear and original manner and present well-reasoned conclusions. Thesis preparation and submission must comply with the Graduate School policy on theses as well as specific department requirements. Detailed information concerning these requirements is available from the student's graduate adviser. Students who do not elect to undertake thesis work must pass a comprehensive final examination. This examination may be oral, written, or both and will be based on the program of study that the student has completed for the degree. Additional information about the comprehensive examination is available from the student's graduate academic adviser. |