Master’s in Criminal Justice and Human Security
Criminal Justice and Human Security MA Degree Requirements
Program Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Two years of college-level language study or fluency in a second language
- Students who have not completed this requirement but feel that they have language competency to this level may take an oral and written exam, confirming such competency or they may complete the language requirement at the University of Bridgeport or at another regionally accredited institution of higher education prior to the conclusion of the degree program.
Required Materials
- Application
- Official transcript for the last degree earned
- Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation commenting on your work ethic, communication skills and ability to complete a graduate degree program.
- Personal statement
- In 250-500 words, detail why you are seeking this degree, how you expect to apply your degree to your professional career after graduation and why you seek to pursue your degree through University of Bridgeport
International Applicants
Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
Deadlines
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:
- July 15 for the fall semester
- Dec 1 for the spring semester
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- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
Master’s in Criminal Justice Courses
While pursuing your Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Human Security degree, you will be required to take 21 semester hours of core courses and 15 semester hours of electives.
Program Core Requirements (with Concentrations)
These courses are specific to the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Human Security degree program.
| CJHS 501 | Criminal Justice Research Methods |
| CJHS 511 | Human Security and Approaches to Justice |
| CJHS 530 | US Law and Criminal Justice |
| CJHS 532 | Law Enforcement Management |
| CJHS 591 | Internship |
| CJHS 598 | CJHS Capstone |
| CJHS 599A | Thesis OR |
| CJHS 599B | Project Demonstrating Competence |
Elective Courses
Select five electives that appeal to your area of interest.
| CJHS 522 | International Conflict and Negotiation |
| CJHS 535 | Theories on Crimes, Norms, and Deviance (comparative across major cultural spheres & historically) |
| CJHS 540 | International Criminal Law |
| CJHS 550 | Comparative Criminal Procedures |
| CJHS 559 | Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism |
| CJHS 560 | Transnational Crime — Drugs, Human Trafficking, Arms Shipment |
| CJHS 578 | Topics in Criminal Justice Policy |
Keys to Completing the CJHS MA Degree Program
The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Human Security degree program requires successful completion of 36 semester-hours of required coursework broken into 21 semester-hours (or seven courses) of core material, and 15 semester-hours (or five courses) of electives. This includes completion of the following three Capstone projects: CJHS 591 Internship; CJHS 598 CJHS Capstone; and CJHS 599 (a Thesis or a Project Demonstrating Competency (PDC). The program will require two years for completion.
In addition to required coursework, students will be expected to:
- develop written and oral communication skills as well as intercultural literacy and critical thinking skills through the course offerings and Capstone experiences
- develop specific skills in addressing the international dimensions of crime
- complete an internship with an appropriate law enforcement or other approved agency
- demonstrate a basic working knowledge of a foreign language equivalent to two years of University-level foreign language study
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
