Juvenile Justice, MSJJ
Master of Science in Juvenile Justice Degree Program Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| JJUS 5312 | Foundations of Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| JJUS 5376 | Theories of Delinquency | 3 |
| JJUS 5394 | Research Methods | 3 |
| JJUS 5396 | Applied Statistical Methods and Computing | 3 |
| Other Requirements | 24 | |
Select Comprehensive or Thesis option below | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| Comprehensive Examination Option | ||
| Select eight classes from the following: | 24 | |
| Foundations of Criminal Justice | ||
| Substance Abuse | ||
| Community Building and Organizing | ||
| Domestic and Family Violence | ||
| Victimization | ||
| Correctional Programming | ||
| Alternatives to Incarceration | ||
| Law Enforcement and Juvenile Offenders | ||
| Management of Juvenile Justice Organizations | ||
| Courts and Youth Offenders | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Special Topics in Juvenile Justice | ||
| Policy Analysis and Progam Evaluation | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| Thesis Option | ||
| JJUS 5698 | Thesis | 6 |
| Select six classes from the following: | 18 | |
| Foundations of Criminal Justice | ||
| Substance Abuse | ||
| Community Building and Organizing | ||
| Domestic and Family Violence | ||
| Victimization | ||
| Correctional Programming | ||
| Alternatives to Incarceration | ||
| Law Enforcement and Juvenile Offenders | ||
| Management of Juvenile Justice Organizations | ||
| Courts and Youth Offenders | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Special Topics in Juvenile Justice | ||
| Policy Analysis and Progam Evaluation | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Master of Science in Juvenile Justice Degree Sequence
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| JJUS 5312 | 3 | JJUS 5376 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| JJUS 5394 | 3 | JJUS 5396 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 | JJUS 5698 | 6 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 | or Two JJUS Electives | |
| Total | 12 | Total | 12 | Total | 12 |
| Total Hours: 36 | |||||
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 36 |
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX Plan, include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills that are valued by employers, and can be either primary or complimentary to a major. Marketable skills are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
MSJJ Juvenile Justice
Degree Skills
- Working knowledge and application of juvenile delinquency theories
- Critical analysis and problem-solving
- Management and leadership of workforce and clients
- Effective generation and utilization of research
- Policy development and program evaluation
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and communities with issues related to juvenile justice and social justice
Concentration Skills
- Appropriate use of terminology related to Juvenile Justice
- Ability and interest in working with clients and the public
- Working knowledge of crime and delinquency and analysis
Co-curricular and Extracurricular Skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Good judgment and work ethic
- Cultural competency and awareness of diversity issues
- Resourcefulness