Master of Criminal Justice

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The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program is for those who wish to enter or advance a criminal justice career, especially those considering advanced studies or administration and research in the area of criminal justice. The Master in Criminal Justice also prepares students to enter areas of management, government, and specialized units in law enforcement. The criminal justice master program combines a foundation in the liberal arts with Master of Criminal Justice at Metropolitan College disciplinary and interdisciplinary concentrations in the fields related to criminal justice. Degree candidates study research methods and complete a required core of courses on the history, philosophy, politics, and social consequences of the American criminal justice system.