Criminal Justice Master of Science (M.S.)

Master of Science
  • 36 credits
  • School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Westchester
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Criminal Justice

M.S. Criminal Justice Overview

B´ÎÔª's Master of Science in Criminal Justice will prepare students for leadership roles by providing a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of relevant topics, such as criminology, research methods and critical thinking.

Students benefit from small class sizes which helps them to build a network of support for educational and professional goals.

Our criminal justice faculty have years of practical and academic experience that will help enhance students' understanding of coursework content and context. 

The Mercy Advantage

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Experienced Faculty

Our diverse experienced faculty have practical experience in disciplines across the field of criminal justice. Our faculty includes attorneys, law enforcement officers, and other professionals with hands-on experience.
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One-on-One Attention

With our small class sizes, courses taught by full-time faculty and access to a faculty advisor, you'll get the one-on-one attention you need to succeed in our program and beyond.
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Flexibility

Our program is offered in-person, online or a combination of both. We know you have responsibilities and want to help you build a schedule that works for your life.
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Get a Head Start

Take up to six graduate credits while you are still completing your undergraduate degree.

Financial Aid & Tuition

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A Competitive Tuition

We believe a high quality, private education should be accessible to as many people as possible. We work hard to keep our tuition as low as possible. Learn more about financial aid available to graduate students and explore our tuition and fees.

 

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Tuition Assistance Partnerships

B´ÎԪ’s partnerships offers adult students an opportunity to receive tuition discounts and participate in tuition remission programs. Employers such as the NYPD have partnered with B´ÎÔª to provide students with quality education at a discount. You can explore our Community Partnership page for additional details.

Graduate

The program offers B´ÎÔª and The College of New Rochelle (CNR) undergraduate alumni and dependents of alumni a one-time, $1,000 scholarship when enrolling for the first time in one of our graduate programs. The scholarship cannot be combined with any other B´ÎÔª scholarship.

Featured Courses

Cybercrime

3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact

This course explores the history and evolution of Cybercrime. Furthermore, this course examines the challenges faced by society at protecting oneself from a faceless digital threat, while simultaneously introducing the steps for detecting, collecting, and analyzing digital evidence for criminal investigation.

Cybercrime

White Collar Crime

3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact

White-Collar Crime focuses on a wide range of criminal activity that is committed, by-in-large, within the confines of the category of ones’ occupation (financial, political, various sectors). In this course, a systemic approach will be taken to understand how white-collar crime moves through the institution of policing, the court system, and the corrections system.

White collar crime

Victimology

3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact

Students will examine various criminal activities and the effects those crimes have on their victims. Victimization theory, victim focused advocacy, court process and victim rights and remedies will be examined.

Victimology

FAQs

Our students include police, court, and correction personnel, as well as other professionals who are already employed in the field.

Pursuing a master's degree provides students with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in a field they love, hone their skills and pursue careers and positions with more responsibility and better pay. 

Yes, the majority of classes will be taught by experienced full-time faculty members. 

Yes, students will have the opportunity for one-on-one advisement with graduate faculty.  

Full-Time Faculty

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Program Outcomes

At the end of this program, students should be able to:

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Respond to questions regarding the major areas, theoretical perspectives, and academic / practical concepts involved with law enforcement, the U.S. criminal court system, corrections, and the causes of crime and delinquency. 

 

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Develop and write reports using research methods in criminal justice and criminology, including design, data analysis, and interpretation. 

 

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Analyze data and other facts to demonstrate critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to problem solving. 

 

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Analyze and synthesize different scenarios to show how they recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of contrasting interests in the criminal justice system. 

 

Program Details & Curriculum

The 36-credit Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is organized as follows.

Core Courses: 21 Credits
Electives: 15 Credits

Total: 36 Credits

 

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.
    • Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
    • Letters of recommendation should preferably be from college instructors/professors, who can speak to the applicant’s ability to think critically and write academically. 
    • Applicants that have been out of school for an extended period of time are encouraged to submit letters from professional references, such as employers/supervisors, or other (non-family member) individuals who can attest to the applicant’s intelligence and potential to do graduate-level academic work.
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
    • Please provide a brief statement that conveys your reasons that you would like to pursue a Criminal Justice Master of Science at B´ÎÔª. Include your academic and professional background, career interests, and any experiences that have shaped your interest in this field. 500 word maximum
  • Interview with program faculty

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