Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Transfer Credit Guidelines
A Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree provides current professionals opportunities to secure leadership roles in agencies including the FBI and increases earning potential. Students will learn how to address legal and ethical dilemmas in the workplace, analyze crime statistics, and how to develop effective crime-fighting strategies based on their findings. They will study the police, courts, corrections, and the history of criminology as they conduct criminal justice research projects and write data- based reports that can be used to create new or improved public policies.
Program concentrations include:
- General
- Cannabis Control
- Homeland Security and Emergency Management
A minimum of thirty (30) credits are needed for completion of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a maximum of (15) credits are allowed in transfer. Transfer credit must have been taken within the past 5 years and earned a grade of at least a “B”.
TUT 101 Purple badges indicate Excelsior University courses.
TUT 101 Green badges indicate non-Excelsior University courses.
All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND 501 | An Interdisciplinary Approach to Ethical Leadership | Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| IND 502 | Strategic Talent Management in a Complex World | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| IND 503 | Data Driven Decision Making | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MCJ 518 | Comparative Justice | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MCJ 522 | The Pillars of Criminal Justice | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MCJ 530 | Legal and Constitutional Law Issues in Criminal Justice | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MCJ 698 | MCJ Capstone | Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |||
Choose ONE of the following concentrations. All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCJ 652 | Mental health Issues in Criminal Justice | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MCJ 660 | Human Trafficking | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| BUS 501 | Business Communication | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |||
Choose ONE of the following concentrations. All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS 600 | Implications of Legislation of Cannabis: Policy and Compliance | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| CBC 601 | Complexities of Cannabis as Commerce | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| CBS 602 | Risk Assessment in Cannabis Control | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |||
Choose ONE of the following concentrations. All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCJ 630 | Risk Assessment in Homeland Security | 3 | |
| MCJ 650 | Terrorism and Counterterrorism | 3 | |
| MCJ 651 | Overview of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |||
