Distance Learning

Distance Programs

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Master of Arts / Master of Science

Delivery:
Internet

On-Campus Requirements:
None

Access:
In-state, out-of-state and international students can access all courses required to complete these programs.

Program Brochure

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers the master of arts (M.A.) and the master of science (M.S.) degrees for academic criminologists and criminal justice professionals.

Both programs are appropriate for working criminal justice professionals who wish to improve their academic credentials for career advancement or to acquire academic credentials for new careers.

Note: Due to the popularity of this program, applicants may be "wait-listed" pending an opening.

Program Requirements
Program requirements vary for the M.S. and M.A. programs. For details, including a list of required courses, visit the following links:


MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE-- 33 CREDIT HOURS The master of arts is a 33-hour program designed for students who intend to continue their graduate studies toward the doctorate in criminology, criminal justice, or other fields.The emphasis of this program is research. A thesis is required and is viewed as preparatory work for the rigors of a doctoral dissertation. Required courses.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- 36 CREDIT HOURS The master of science is a 36-hour program designed for students who intend this as their terminal degree (or for persons who plan to attend law school). Graduates possess the knowledge required for professional practice in criminal justice careers and the skills needed to be intelligent, critical consumers of research information. Required courses.

Course Delivery
In-state, out-of-state, and international students can complete these degrees entirely through distance learning. All necessary courses are offered via the Internet, and are taught by the same graduate faculty who teach the on-campus courses.

Admission Requirements
You must apply and meet the minimum standards for admission to the School of Graduate Studies at Indiana State University. For admission requirements, see Get Started.

In addition:

Applicants must be approved for admission by the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Applicants should have undergraduate courses in criminology, juvenile delinquency, and 12 additional hours in social sciences.
It is unlikely that applicants with undergraduate grade point averages below 2.75 will be admitted, but under certain circumstances indicating the probability of success in graduate studies, students may be admitted conditionally.
The GRE is not required (but may strengthen the application of students with lower grade point averages).

Contact

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
1-888-488-0959
criminology@indstate.edu

The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

Last updated: June 20, 2008

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