Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections

The specialized course of Corrections under the Science of Criminal Justice offers a seamless transition from the undergraduate course of Criminal Justice to a master's level. This master level specialization accompanies the undergraduate coursework in corrections and supplements the knowledge base to a higher level in the areas of community based programs, capital punishment and penology.

Corrections, within the theory of criminal law, refer to network governmental agencies that administer a jurisdiction's prisons and parole system. It is the components of the criminal justice system that serves to punish criminal offenders involve the deprivation of life, liberty or property after due process of law. The degree program prepares students for management, administrative, research, and teaching positions. The graduates of this program will also be prepared for admission to doctoral programs in criminal justice and criminology as well as for advancement within existing law enforcement, correctional, local and state government, and legal institutions.