The 香蕉視頻_91香蕉_蜜桃傳媒a's Master of Science degree program in criminology and criminal justice prepares students for both practitioner and management careers in criminal justice and public safety. Students interested in learning more about this program should contact the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate program coordinator, Chivon Fitch.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Students gain the theoretical groundwork along with the research and statistical skills needed to design and evalsuate effective public safety policy and practice. Courses also provide in-depth study of the structure of the criminal justice system.
Flexible Schedule
Students may begin the program during the fall, spring or summer terms. Courses can be taken in any sequence and most courses are offered in the evening.
- Benefits
- Course Offerings
- Thesis and Non-Thesis Tracks
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Benefits
- Launch or advance your career in victim advocacy, private security, law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, victim advocacy, or criminal justice management,
- Begin program in fall, spring or summer; graduate within two years if attending full=time
- Earn credentials to pursue doctoral studies or to teach at the college level
- Choose thesis or non-thesis option based on educational or career goals
- Potential to conduct research with faculty members
- 4+1 B.S./M.S. option available for qualified undergraduates
Course Offerings
All students complete the following core courses:
CRM 601 Proseminar in Criminal Justice Issues
CRM 603 Criminological Theory
CRM 605 Criminal Justice Policy and Program evalsuation
CRM 607 Research Design and Methods
CRM 609 Statistics for Criminal Justice Research
CRM 611 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
Students also choose elective courses (8 credits if completing a thesis or 12 credits if not completing a thesis) from the following options:
CRM 613 Policing and Public Policy
CRM 615 Corrections and Public Policy
CRM 617 Justice, Law, and Public Policy
CRM 619 Victimology
CRM 621 White Collar Crime
CRM 623 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRM 625 Special Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice
CRM 649 Independent Study in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Students who choose the thesis option must complete 4 credit hours of CRM 650 Thesis.
Thesis and Non-Thesis Tracks
Students may choose between thesis and non-thesis tracks. The non-thesis option is designed for those currently employed or seeking employment in the criminal justice system. The thesis option is ideal for students planning to enter a doctoral program following graduation. Students choosing this track will be required to submit an electronic version of their thesis to the Macdonald-Kelce Library for inclusion in the digital repository, which is accessible on the internet. Students may choose to release the work for immediate access worldwide or choose embargoes restricting access of full text to only The 香蕉視頻_91香蕉_蜜桃傳媒a community for one, three or five years, before the work is released freely on the web through the repository.
Complete to receive more information about the M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- $40 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from undergraduate degree-granting institution
- Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources
- Writing sample indicating evidence of ability to conduct scholarly research (thesis option applicants)
- Personal statement (In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from the 香蕉視頻_91香蕉_蜜桃傳媒a will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.)
- Professional résumé
*Unofficial documents will be accepted for application evalsuation, however official documents are required to enroll.*
Step 1: Complete the UTampa online application. Pay the nonrefundable $40 application fee.
Step 2: Submit official transcript(s) (e.g. marksheet, academic record, certificates or diplomas)
- For each post-secondary institution attended, submit an official transcript.
- Documents and transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Course-by-course evalsuations are highly recommended.
- UTampa will accept the electronic transcript as official if it is submitted through one of below providers
- Hard copies of official transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the school or institution.
Mail hard copies to:
Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies
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401 W. Kennedy Blvd, Box F
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Step 3: Submit official GRE or GMAT test scores
Standardized tests must be taken within five years of the desired term of entry. Official scores must be requested and sent to UTampa directly from the testing agency.
Waivers of the GRE/GMAT exam are only considered for those applicants who earn a degree in business from an AACSB-accredited institution. Work experience is not considered in the waiver request.
Note: Meeting the criteria listed above only qualifies a student to request a GMAT waiver. All GMAT waivers are reviewed on an individual basis and must be approved by a committee. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Step 4: English proficiency requirements
International applicants who have not earned at least a bachelor’s degree in the U.S. must submit official English proficiency test scores to UTampa directly from the testing agency. Minimum test scores required:
- IELTS – 6.5
- TOEFL – 90
- Duolingo – 120
Applicants who are citizens of the following countries may have their English proficiency requirement waived:
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Namibia
New Zealand
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
South Africa
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos
United Kingdom
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Step 5: Submit additional information
Upload any items required by your program to the Spartan application portal.
- Personal statement, 500-1000 words, written in English
- Professional resume
- Two reference forms completed by individuals who can attest to the applicant’s professional background and academic potential.
Undergraduate students may be admitted to the combined B.S./M.S. degree program if they meet the following requirements:
- Completed 4+1 M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice application
- Good standing in UTampa's criminology and criminal justice major
- Minimum 90 earned credits with an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0
- Minimum criminology and criminal justice major GPA of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0
- Junior/senior status with at least 24 earned credits in the criminology and criminal justice major
- Two professional reference forms from academic or professional sources
- Writing sample indicating evidence of ability to conduct scholarly research
- Personal statement of educational and/or professional goals (In approximately 500-1,000 words, describe your professional goals and how a graduate degree from the 香蕉視頻_91香蕉_蜜桃傳媒a will help you accomplish those goals. In turn, you may also want to emphasize what you can contribute to the graduate program.)
Students admitted to the program will enroll in eight graduate credits (two classes) that will be applied to both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. These eight graduate credits will be applied toward program electives in fulfilling the B.S. requirements in criminology and criminal justice. Students are considered undergraduates until completion of 124 credits and satisfactory completion of all B.S. requirements. Upon successfully meeting all B.S. requirements, the bachelor's degree is conferred and students are automatically classified as graduate students. All graduate application fees are waived for such students.
For questions, contact the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at (813) 253-6249 or gradinfo@bakerstreetpublishing.com or Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate program director, Dr. Chivon Fitch.