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Master of Science in Criminology
Accelerated Format - Complete in One Year!

The Master of Science in Criminology can be completed in one year. Two required courses are offered in an accelerated format each eight weeks during the regular semester.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a graduate student at OCU. The courses in the program challenged me, both as an academic and individual. As a result, I came to realize the complexities of modern social dynamics, became more analytical in my thinking and began to critically examine the world around me. The faculty at OCU were genuinely interested in my personal growth and academic success. My OCU education has been, and continues to be, essential to the attainment of my professional endeavors." Beth Green, Agent, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

"Through the experiences I have received in this program, I have been able to expand how I view the world. The program taught me ways to critique and analyze information, as well as to solve problems that affect people with their everyday lives. I was able to use my degree to advance myself into a new career and expand my personal goals. The courses, challenging as they were,and the mentoring from the faculty gave me the edge I need to be successful in a competitive world." Larry McCallister, Forensic Interviewer, CARE Center

Although graduate students can begin the Master of Science in Criminology at any time experience has revealed that it is best to begin the program during the fall semeseter. The fall 2009 course offerings are listed below.

Fall 2009
1st 8 weeks
Critical Issues in Criminal Justice -- Dr. Cowgill
Law and the Social Sciences -- Dr. Wright

2nd 8 weeks
Advanced Research Methods -- Dr. Horn
Punishment -- Dr. Cowgill

Spring 2010
1st 8 weeks
Criminal Justice Evaluation -- Dr. Kurtz
Gender, Race, and Crime -- Dr. Cowgill

2nd 8 weeks
Statistics -- Drs. Kurtz/Cowgill
Advanced Criminological Theories -- Dr. Wright

You have three additional courses of your choosing to complete the 33-hour degree. Call 405-208-5456 or 405-208-5023 for more information.

The Mission of the Oklahoma City University Master of Science in Criminology program is to prepare students to be researchers, administrators, or policy-makers in agencies dealing with justice-related issues. For those interested, the program also prepares students to continue their graduate education. Academic excellence guides faculty and graduate work. Each student’s unique potential is nurtured through faculty interaction and mentoring. The faculty provides a solid base for critical thinking, reading, and writing in a curriculum infused with intellectual, spiritual, and moral development.

Graduate students in the Oklahoma City University Master of Science in Criminology program should expect to master the following areas:

• Criminological Theory
• Research and Writing
• Evaluation, Policy Making, and Problem Solving Skills
• Issues of Diversity
• Ethics in criminal justice


Avv. Alessandro Cernetig meeting OCU President McDaniel during his visit to the OCU Criminal Justice Department. Mr. Cernetig is a Prosecutor from Venice, Italy.	Dr. Jody Horn, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, posed between two SWAT members from Bergamo, Italy.