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Criminal Justice Online Programs

Graduation Requirements for Graduate Progam

Criminal Justice Online Programs

Graduation Requirements for Graduate Students

 

One of the following three options must be satisfied in order to successfully complete the Executive Master of Science in Criminal Justice Degree Program:

1.     Option I: Thesis. This option requires the student to complete 36 credit hours (18 credits of core courses, 12 credits of required concentration courses and 6 credits hours of Thesis).

 2.     Option II: Capstone Project. This option requires the student to complete 36 credit hours of course work (18 credits of core courses, 12 credits of required concentration courses, and 6credit hours of electives) and a capstone project. 

3.     Option III: Comprehensive Examination. This option requires the student to complete 36 credit hours of coursework (18 credits of core courses, 12 credits of required concentration courses, and 6 credit hours of electives) and a comprehensive exam.