Students interested in the Master of Science Degree in Criminology are individuals seeking advancement in leadership positions within their agencies. Students will strengthen their knowledge of criminology; enhance their abilities in analysis techniques, crime prediction, and crime prevention and policy development. The graduate degree in criminology provides a strong practical application across the entire curriculum. The Master of Science in Criminology also offers three distinct areas of focus to target a specific career track: Leadership, Human Behavior, and Cybercrime/Terrorism.

Admission

Admission is open to all individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree in any field of study from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to achieve graduate-level writing and engage in critical analysis.

The Admissions Office must receive the following documentation from each applicant before an admission decision can be rendered:

• A completed application form.
• Official transcript(s) reflecting a baccalaureate degree awarded from a regionally accredited college or university.
• A completed admission essays.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A current resume.
• Faculty interview.

Once all documentation has been received, an Admission Committee reviews the application and makes an admission recommendation.

Master of Science in Criminology Program Charges for the 2023– 2024 Academic Year

Undergraduate Per Semester Charges

Charge	Amount
Tuition (per semester hour)	$599
General Fee (per semester hour)	$70
Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses)	$45
Course Material Fee (per Semester hour)1	$35
Technology Fee (per semester hour)	$20
Graduation Application Fee	$50

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The tuition, fees and other charges previously described are good-faith projections for the academic year. They are, however, subject to change from one academic term to the next as deemed necessary by the University in order to meet its financial commitments and to fulfill its role and mission.

Cross Registration

Master of Science in Criminology students are able to cross register into other graduate program courses if they meet the requirements of that program. If the student plans to request that the course be treated as transfer credit, the student must obtain approval from the academic advisor prior to registration.

Students enrolled in other Regis University graduate programs and in Good Standing may register for MS in Criminology courses. Permission to enroll in MS in Criminology courses does not guarantee that the courses can be transferred to the student’s primary degree program.

The Master of Science in Criminology degree requires the successful completion of a total of 36 semester hours of graduate courses (600 level). The degree is designed to be completed in 24 months, taking one course each eight-week academic period.

Course List

Code	Title	SHs
Core Studies Requirements
MSCR 604	Contemporary Issues in Criminology	3.00
MSCR 605	Criminal Psychopathology	3.00
MSCR 620	Leadership Principles in Criminology	3.00
MSCR 625	Ethical Conduct and Positions of Power	3.00
MSCR 640	Transnational Crime	3.00
MSCR 660	Cyber Criminology	3.00
Program Elective
Select one of the following:		3.00
MSCR 650	Contemp Crime Plcy: Current/Future Need
MSCR 652	Strategic Planning, Implement & Eval
MAPC 601	Grad Transformation I: Writing- Research
Select nine semester hours of one of the following:		9.00
Option One
MSCR 654	Crime Prediction and Prevention
MSCR 670	Comp Forensics, Evidence/ Cyberterrorism
MSIA 678	Risk Management
Option Two
MAPY 606	Seminar in Theories of Personality
MAPY 607	Seminar in Social Psychology
MAPY 608	Neuroscience of Human Relationships
MAPY 616	Understanding the Neuroscience of Trauma
MAPY 628	Forgiveness & Reconciliation
MAPY 671	Abnormal Psychology
MALC 642	Negotiation
Capstone Requirement
MSCR 693	Graduate Capstone	6.00
or MSCR 695	Experiential Capstone
Total SHs		36