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Radford University offers students the opportunity to complete a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in criminal justice.  The graduate program in criminal justice allows students to prepare for management and other careers in criminal justice and related fields. The program is designed both to enhance students' existing capabilities and to develop unique competencies and skills for future academic and career goals.

For further information about graduate programs, contact Dr. Lori Elis, the Criminal Justice Department's Graduate Coordinator (lelis@radford.edu , 540-831-6775). You may also obtain information by contacting the College of Graduate and Professional Studies. Applications for graduate admission are also available online.

Five Good Reasons to Choose the Radford University Criminal Justice Graduate Program

About the Graduate Program
This link will outline the admission and degree requirements for the Master of Arts and Master of Sciences degrees in criminal justice.

Graduate Program Mission, Goals, and Learning Outcomes (pdf file)
This link contains the mission statement and goals of the graduate program, as well as the learning outcomes designated for the graduate program.

Information for Current Graduate Students
Follow this link for the current graduate manual, the anticipated schedule of courses, information for thesis writers, and more.

Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program
The Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program is designed to allow students to complete both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Criminal Justice in five years.  Follow the link for more information about admission and course scheduling.

Graduate Courses at the Roanoke Higher Education Center
Beginning in January 2009, the Department of Criminal Justice will offer graduate criminal justice courses during the evenings at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. 

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Crime Analysis
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Crime Analysis provides a 15-hour program of graduate coursework focused on issues pertinent to the study and practice of crime analysis.