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CRIMINOLOGY AND FORENSICS

Criminal Justice and Criminology

Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington provides outstanding opportunities for advanced study in criminal justice. Both the master's and doctoral programs emphasize multidisciplinary study of crime, criminal justice, law and society, and cross-cultural perspectives. The department faculty is among the most interdisciplinary in the country in the area of criminal justice, with members holding degrees in anthropology, criminal justice and criminology, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, and sociology. There are also strong ties to other departments and faculty members within this well-respected Big 10 research university. Students are encouraged to work with faculty members on extensive and varied research projects.

Roger Williams University
At the Roger Williams University School of Justice Studies, internationally known faculty members instill in students the tools to formulate policy and serve as administrators at agencies across the justice system. The school offers two graduate degrees: a master’s in criminal justice and a joint master’s/Juris Doctor degree with the Roger Williams University School of Law. For more information, visit www.rwu.edu/admission/graduate.

University of Colorado Denver
The Master in Criminal Justice (MCJ) program focuses on law enforcement, the judiciary, correctional systems, juvenile justice, and the formulation of laws and codes. The program requires 36 graduate semester hours, including a thesis or a final comprehensive exam. Courses are typically delivered on campus in a late afternoon/evening format. The MCJ is offered in Denver and Colorado Springs, with an Executive Option held in an intensive weekend format. Many students use the criminal justice program as a stepping stone to executive positions in police administration, probation, parole, counseling, juvenile crime, domestic violence, or drug rehabilitation or governmental agency positions at the local, state, or federal levels. A new concentration is offered in domestic violence. Some prelaw students enroll to augment their knowledge of criminal justice before beginning training in criminal law. Applications are processed on a continuing basis. The MCJ program accepts GRE General Test, GMAT, or LSAT scores that are no more than five years old. Contact: Brendan Hardy, 303-315-2227, e-mail: cj@cudenver.edu or visit the Web site: http://spa.cudenver.edu.