Anna Maria College Graduate Studies Criminal Justice 50 Sunset Lane Paxton, MA 01612 US   Phone: 1-508-849-3377   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Criminal Justice On Campus   The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students for professions in criminal justice while enhancing the academic and professional knowledge of those who are already employed in the field. The curriculum engages students in the exploration of the relationship between theory and practice; the issues inherent in focusing on one over the other and the complexities of searching for answers to crime problems in an area so closely tied to social, political and economic factors. Students study both ethics and theory throughout the curriculum, integrating the two as they inform policy and decision-making. The criminal justice program at Anna Maria College is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education for participation in the Police Career Incentive Pay Program established by the Quinn Bill. Curriculum The program consists of a required 4 course sequence, seven electives, and successful completion of the Capstone Project or a written thesis. Required Courses (4); •GRS 600 Ethical Theory; •CRJ 710 Research Design and Methodology; •CRJ 711 Statistical Analysis ; •CRJ 816 Criminological Thought; Elective Courses Seven elective criminal justice courses are required of the degree. Students may choose to take up to 3 courses (9 credit hours) in elective graduate coursework from related disciplines with program director approval. Capstone/Thesis Requirement CJ 891 Policy and Strategy or CJ 892 Thesis     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 53  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 280  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $400  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $7200  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic