The Master’s degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide a foundation in applied research and theory, seminars in substantive areas of criminal justice, and focused scholarship on issues of importance in Idaho and beyond.
Curricula are organized into three sections- the Foundation, Seminar and Elective series. Students also are required to pass a comprehensive examination or write a thesis relevant to issues, policy, or practice in criminal justice.
The Foundation Series is a set of core classes that will provide students with the intellectual skills needed for the study of more complex material.
The Seminar Series promotes the development of scholarship in particular substantive areas in criminal justice.
The Elective Series is intended to provide practical application of skills acquired in the core and seminar series in a student’s area of interest.
About the program
To apply to the Criminal Justice graduate program, students must first meet general Graduate College requirements as well as specific department requirements.
Application deadlines: Fall – January 15 (priority), April 1 (final)
Spring – September 15 (priority), November 1 (final)
Program details
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