CU Denver School of Public Affairs: Master of Criminal Justice

Master of Criminal Justice Combining research, theory, passion, and skill to create empathetic leaders

STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES NOT REQUIRED

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Core courses prepare students to take leadership roles in areas such as criminal justice administration, crime analysis, law enforcement and criminal justice reform • Tailored to your interests through your electives, internship, capstone and optional concentration • Evening and online classes designed for maximum flexibility for your busy schedule • Taught by nationally renowned faculty and expert practitioners • Extensive network of alumni and partner organizations

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2024 BEST GRADUATE SCHOOLS RANKINGS

#20

BEST Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2024 BEST GRADUATE SCHOOLS RANKINGS

#28

BEST Public Affairs Programs

NUMBER OF COURSES

12

+

(MINIMUM)

REQUIRED COURSES

WAYS TO LEARN

• Criminal Justice Systems, Policies & Practice

In person, online, hybrid

• Criminological Theory • Research Methods • Statistics for Criminal Justice

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Law and Society • Capstone OR Thesis • Plus electives

AVAILABLE AREA OF CONCENTRATION FALL August 1

• Crime Analysis • Disasters, Hazards & Emergency Management • Emergency Management & Homeland Security • Gender-Based Violence

CAREERS MCJ graduates are leaders and change-makers, working in positions as varied as: • Fish and Game Warden • Emergency Management Director • Court Clerk • Coroner • FBI Agent

SPRING December 1

• Public Defender • Secret Service Agent • Social Worker • Substance Abuse Counselor • Witness Protection Plan Worker

SUMMER May 1

• Crime Analyst

Last updated in October 2023.

Application deadlines subject to change.

For more information, publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/mcj publicaffairs.ucdenver.edu/admission Or contact spa.admissions@ucdenver.edu | 303-315-2560