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The University of Colorado Denver's Criminal Justice degree will help develop your leadership skills in the field of criminal justice, and hone your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Whether you are seeking to advance your career, change fields (from the corporate world to public service), or continue your education in an increasingly competitive job market, this UC Denver program will help you achieve your goals.
Why This Criminal Justice Program?
This MCJ program is housed under the School of Public Affairs, which has been recognized by US News and World Report as one of the top 12% SPA's in the country.
The MCJ program focuses on law enforcement, judiciary, correctional systems, juvenile justice, and the formulation of laws and codes.
You'll be able to structure your schedule and combine core courses in criminal justice theory with electives in:
- Domestic violence
- Police administration
- Community corrections
- Homeland security
- Policy and planning
And what truly separates this MCJ program from others is that you have the freedom to mix online and on campus courses, which allows you to pursue an excellent education while maintaining your school, work and personal responsibilities.
Career Possibilities
The MCJ program has graduated:
- Over 40 Police Chiefs in the state of Colorado
- FBI and CIA Agents
- Innovators in public life including current city mayors
- Leaders in the field of death investigations
- Research faculty and think tank professionals
Program Requirements
The MCJ requires a minimum of 36 graduate semester hours.
- You'll complete a core sequence of 4 core courses providing a firm foundation in theory, practice and research methods associated with U.S criminal law and justice.
- If you don't have previous criminal justice experience, you'll be required to complete a 3 credit hour internship with local, state, or federal criminal justice or juvenile justice as part of your MCJ program.
- You'll complete the program with either a traditional 3-6 credit hour thesis, or a 3 credit hour field based final capstone project.
Take the Next Step
If you would like more information about this program, simply take the next step and begin a dialog with a School of Public Affairs representative. If you're ready to get started, you can also begin the application process right here.
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