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2) They may be required ro submit Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores for evaluation.
3) They may be required ro show evidence ofsuccessful work in the profession to which
the program is related. No conditional graduate student may become a degree candidate
until the studenr completes 12 credits of graduare work at the University wirh an
overall grade point average of 3.0. All changes from conditional sratus to degree candidacy
starus must be approved by the graduate program director.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A maximum of 12 relevant graduate credits may be transferred from another regionally
accredired school toward rhe M.S. degree in Criminal Justice, subjecr to the approval of
the program director. None of the 12 credits may be applied to the five Core Course; all
Core Courses musr be raken at UB.
STANDING
Every person who applies will be evaluated by the graduate program director and, if
admitted, will be given a profile showing graduate credits (if any), deficiencies ro be corrected,
required courses, and options available. This student profile will become a permanent
parr of the student's record and will serve as a guide throughout the period of
matriculation. This will be given to the student at the initial interview with the direcror.
COMPLETION TIME
All requirements for rhe M .S. degree must be complered within seven calendar years. In
some instances, the direcror may require a student, prior ro graduation, ro repeat or
replace a course or courses rhat have become clearly outmoded or outdated. This requirement
is in addition ro all previous degree requirements.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Completion of the M.S. degree may be accomplished rhrough one of two plans:
Plan J, an option of 30 credits and successful com pieri on ofa thesis for six credits, for a
rotal of 36 credits; or
Plan II, 36 credits and a written comprehensive examination.
Under either plan the student must complete ar least 24 credits ofgraduate Criminal
Justice course work at the University of Baltimore, including the five Core Courses and at
least one course in each of the three Criminal Justice components - Law Enforcement,
Courts, and Corrections
The Criminal Justice core consists of five courses required ofall students. The student
specializes in Law Enforcement, CourtS, Juvenile Justice, or Corrections by taking nine
credits in one of these areas. In addition, graduare students may select electives from other
University of Baltimore graduate programs. These electives within the 36 credit rotal allow
students ro tailor their studies to meet their professional, educational and career goals. The
graduate program direcror or an adviser designared by the direcror will approve each Stu ­
dent's course selecrion.
Non-thesis candidates must take a written comprehensive examination thar covers the
core mare rial and rhe chosen specialty area. This may be taken only after 27 credits ofsatisfacrory
graduate work. Srudents are allowed only two attempts ro pass the comprehensive
examination. Thesis candidates will be expected ro show competency in all speciality areas
during the oral defense.
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