Department Criminal Justice, Philosophy & Political Science

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Chairperson: April Bernard

Graduate Advisor: Mohammad Salahuddin

Graduate Faculty: Mohammad Salahuddin, Dr. April Bernard, Dr. Jon Patterson, Dr. Mutlu Koseli

The Department of Criminal Justice, Philosophy, and Political Science offers a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. This program provides advanced examination of critical issues regarding crime and justice. Students are required to develop and apply their knowledge and understanding of criminology and criminal justice to contemporary problems in criminal justice. A broad foundation in the social sciences is provided, with emphasis on sociology, psychology, and law.

Course work allows emphasis in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, counseling and casework, juvenile delinquency, community and economic development, and criminal justice research.

The program culminates in a practicum/internship or a thesis.
The department assesses the effectiveness of its program annually and produces a report that can be found in the department office and on

he CSU website.

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