Faculty
ADDISON, STEPHONE J.D., Ph.D.
Ph.D. Public Policy
J.D. Law
M.A. Criminal Justice
Specialization: Law, Criminal Justice, and Gun Violence
BEARD, ORSCINI Ph.D.
Ph.D. Public Policy
J.D. Law
M.A. Criminal Justice
Specialization- Law, Criminal Justice, Ethics
DOUCET, GERALDINE Ph.D.
Ph.D. Juvenile Justice
M.S. Criminal Justice
Specialization: Corrections, Juvenile Justice, and Prison Re-entry
RAUFU, ABIODUN
Ph. D. Juvenile Justice
M.S. Political Science
Specialization: Corrections and Juvenile Justice
SOHN, JI SEUN, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Criminal Justice
M.A. Psychology
Specialization: Statistics, Policing, Psychopathy and Violence related Issues.
WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER Ed.D.
Ed.D. Educational Administration & Policing
M.A. Criminal Justice
Specialization: Educational Administration & Policing
ADJUNCT FACULTY
JOHNSON, DON R. Ph.D.
Ph. D. Criminal Justice
Specialization: Judicial System
MATTHEWS, JASON, Ph.D.
Ph. D. Public Policy
M.S. Criminal Justice
Specializations: Policing
HART, JOHN (ABD)
ABD Public Policy
M.A. Criminal Justice
Specialization: Case Prep, Crime Scene, Interview and Interrogation, Homeland Security, Policing, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Probation, Public Administration
Introduction
Master of Criminal Justice (Main Campus - Traditional)
The Criminal Justice Master's Degree program at SUBR is designed to develop, enhance and advance professionals and scholars in the Criminal Justice field. The Program targets students interested in the criminal justice system who have a committed interest in enhancing their professional and management skills as well as in advancing their education.
The program is designed to serve the following students:
*Those who want to enter into the criminal justice professions.
*Those employed in the criminal justice agency who wish to broaden their perspective as well as to advance in the system.
*Those who would like to teach at the college level. Those who would like to continue their education in a doctoral program in criminal justice or related field. Those who wish to use the degree as further preparation to enter Law School.
Program Objectives
The Criminal Justice Master's Program is designed: (a) to provide students with advanced knowledge, research, and analytical skills that should contribute to their educational and professional development and (b) to provide the students the theoretical knowledge, professional, leadership, and management skills that should enable them to function effectively in the criminal justice agencies, such as the police, prisons, juvenile justice, probation, private security, etc.
Program Requirements and Expectations:
Program Matriculation Requirements:
The Criminal Justice Master’s Degree Program has two Options; (a) The Thesis Option and (b) The Non-Thesis Option. Thesis option students are required to complete 18 hours core, 12 hours Criminal Justice (CJ) Electives and 6 hours thesis. For the Non-Thesis option students are required to complete 18 hours core, 12 hours CJ Electives, 6 hours of free electives and a Final Project.
Graduation Requirements
The M.S. Degree in Criminal Justice is awarded upon completion of 36 hours of study as stipulated in the coursework plan. Students must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. during their program participation. In addition, the students must meet the following criteria:
- Admission to a regular status;
- All deficiencies removed;
- Have earned at least a 3.00 overall G.P.A. on courses applied toward the degree with no more than two C grades;
- Have an approved program of study on file and completed all core and elective courses on their program of study;
- Complete an approved/signed thesis or final project*
*See department advisor or chair regarding final project.
Student Expectations:
Students are expected to complete the program with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students who fall below 2.7 during the course of the program will be evaluated by the department to determine students' eligibility to continue.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Criminal Justice Master’s Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning;
- Minimum G.P.A. of 2.70*;
- GRE Score (Waived)*
- A TOEFL score for international students.
- Six (6) credit hours waived for Criminal Justice Agency-Academy Completion. (Certificate of completion is required)**
Also, applicant must submit the following documents to the Graduate School at subr.edu:
- Admissions application and Application fee
- Resume
- Official Transcript(s)
*Exception may be made for GPA requirement at the approval of the Department Chair and Waivers are subject to Department discretion.
**For more information regarding specific courses and credits, please CJ advisor.
Plan of Study
Core Courses
CJ Electives
Thesis or Electives