University of California, Irvine

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master's of Advanced Studies (MAS) - Criminology, Law and Society

Format: Online

Program Description:

This Online Master's Degree Program is for professionals interested or working in the criminal justice or legal fields who seek a graduate degree for career advancement. Peace officers at local, regional, and state-wide levels; correctional officers; investigators; secret service personnel; justice department personnel and all others involved in any aspect of the criminal justice or legal systems will especially benefit from this graduate degree. The Department of Criminology, Law and Society focuses on the causes, manifestations, and consequences of criminal behavior; methods of controlling criminal behavior; and the relationships and interactions between law, social structure and cultural practices. Courses include overviews of American legal systems, forms of criminal behavior, legal theory, social science and the law, criminological theory, victimology, and regulatory issues, in addition to substantive areas of law such as family, criminal, environmental, immigration, procedural, and constitutional law. The Department of Criminology, Law and Society (CLS) has established itself as one of the nation's top programs in criminology, criminal justice, and legal studies. Established as a formal department with it's own Ph.D. program in 1992 within the School of Social Ecology, CLS faculty have trained numerous undergraduate and graduate students over almost three decades. Graduates work in both the public & private sectors, & at colleges and universities around the country. The CLS curriculum offers a broad array of topics central to crime and its control, social policy, and the law. In keeping with one of the main tenets of School of Social Ecology and the Department; faculty and students approach these subjects from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Eligibility Requirements:

1)Transcripts from each college or university attended indicating coursework & confirmation of a bachelor's degree. 2) Three confidential letters of recommendation that speak to your ability to perform in a post graduate academic program are especially useful. These letters should be from professors, supervisors, or others (no family) who can attest to your work ethic, analytical thinking, communication skills, leadership potential, motivation, and commitment.3) GRE Scores from the General Test (UCI code: R4859)There is no pre-established minimum GRE score as the Admission Committee carefully considers each element of your application, as they are seeking well-rounded degree candidates with a proven history of academic and/or professional success. No additional GRE subject exams are required.4) Personal statement demonstrating your writing ability & clarity of thought, describing your previous goals and achievements, your current goals, & how this degree will help you achieve them.

International Student Requirements:

In addition to online coursework, students MUST attend a one week, face-to-face introductory course on the UC Irvine campus during September and before the traditional fall quarter begins.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above