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Criminal Justice Graduate Programs<\/h1>\n

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Mission<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Criminal Justice Graduate Program at ÀÖ²¥ÊÓƵ emphasizes conducting social science research in the field of criminal justice and learning how to apply these methods toward solving the actual problems encountered in the administration of justice.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Online Degree Program Opportunities<\/h2>\n

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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The MACJ provides students with an academic foundation for managerial and other advanced professional roles in criminal justice, and preparation for doctoral programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Graduate Program Resources<\/h2>\n

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Application Materials<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Program Plans<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Exit Requirements<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Finishing up your degree? Apply to graduate!<\/p>\n

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Additional Program Features<\/h2>\n

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Accelerated Undergraduate to Master’s Pathway (AUMP)<\/h3>\n

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The\u00a0Accelerated Undergraduate to Master\u2019s Pathway<\/a>\u00a0(AUMP) allows current WOU undergraduate CJ students to take\u00a0up to 16<\/span>\u00a0graduate\u00a0<\/span>credits<\/span>\u00a0which can apply<\/span>\u00a0to their current CJ undergraduate degree<\/span>\u00a0and<\/i>\u00a0transfer to the CJ graduate program.<\/span><\/p>\n

With thoughtful planning, students could complete a master\u2019s degree within 1 year of completing their bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Graduate Assistant Positions<\/h3>\n

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Graduate Assistantships provide\u00a0salary and a tuition remission\u00a0for two academic years while you gain valuable research and\/or teaching experience working 19.6 hours per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to be on campus to be a Graduate Assistant\u00a0\u2013 the CJS Division accepts online applicants!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Online Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pursue your graduate degree completely online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All faculty have experience teaching online and actively encourage dynamic learning environments in a virtual setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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High Quality Faculty<\/strong><\/p>\n

Criminal justice researchers, professionals and scholars with a wide spectrum of expertise in the field of criminal justice will facilitate your graduate learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Competitive, Relevant and Rigorous Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rigorous courses and specialized certificate programs provide graduate students with a foundation of valueable opportunities to explore progressive and relevant areas of criminal justice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grad Student Bios<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Our currently enrolled graduate students come from a variety of backgrounds and benefit from the interactive engagement of their cohorts as they pursue their educational and professional goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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See what our alumni are doing!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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We proudly support and celebrate our Master\u2019s alumni!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Omar Melchor-Ayala, PhD<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Criminal Justice Graduate Studies<\/span>
Program Coordinator<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ask me about the Criminal Justice Graduate program!<\/span><\/h2>\n

I look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity to discuss your questions. Additionally, please explore our website for more information about our degrees and programs.<\/p>\n

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