MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSCCJ) is designed to prepare students to enter criminal justice occupations, or to help working professionals advance in a wide range of careers across the broad and dynamic areas of the criminal justice system. Students are provided with strong fundamentals in criminological theory and the criminal justice system and foundational training in research methods and statistics – ready to become leaders in the field.
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Hear From Our Top-Ranked Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty
Dr. Alex Piquero, Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor and head of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Statistics, discusses how crime, race, and health intersect, and how our students learn to translate theory and policy into action.
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Why Get A Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice?
Criminology and Sociology graduates can expect the employment rate to grow by 4% between 2019 and 2029 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Local and federal law enforcement agencies have increased the need for criminology jobs and criminal justice professionals across the country in recent years.
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Internship Opportunities
The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice have the option of completing an internship as part of their program. Previous internships completed by our students include:
Choose From 3 Career Paths
| Career Path | For students who want to... | What kind of job can I pursue? |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership & Management | ...consider details from multiple sources, making big-picture decisions that have a large impact. | Manager, Unit Lead, Director, Program Coordinator |
| Criminal Law | ...prepare for the crucial work of protecting vulnerable members of society and maintaining the rule of law. | Agent/Officer, Court Clerk, Investigator, Inspector, Attorney |
| Research Methods & Statistics | ...explore the impact of policies, programs, and practices designed to reduce crime. | Researcher, Analyst, Grant Writer, Lab Director, Faculty |
What Graduates Are Saying
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Paula Christina Viala
MPS '21
I remember my MAIA professors telling me that if my focus was helping the earth and helping people, they were going to empower me to do that. We were told that we weren’t just here just to get a degree; we were here to get an education in life. We got an experience of a lifetime as students.”
Benjamin King
MA/Security Certificate ‘21, Co-founder and Chief Administrative Officer, Precision Ecology
Many of my MAIA peers are now good friends, as well as amazing people working towards building a better world in numerous fields, including academics, non-profits, social good for-profits, and government work, both domestic and international. There is a wealth of knowledge at UM, and fantastic human and technological resources at your disposal.
Jamie Everett
MA ‘16, Director of Operations, Refugee Assistance Alliance
I discovered MAIA as I researched top programs for students wanting to work with large, international organizations. I specialized in organizational management & global security during my time in the program and both have provided unique perspectives as I now help my clients walk through disruptive organizational change and tackle the ever-evolving opportunities & challenges that new technologies bring from a security perspective.
Gary Nickrand
MA ‘14, Management Consultant, Accenture
