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Criminology MS

MS Criminology Degree

A research-intensive degree that analyzes why crime occurs and evaluates how effectively social systems respond to it.

The Master’s in Criminology is a unique program in the state of Maine and in the field of criminology, and the only Maine college offering a Master’s degree in Criminology.

Understanding the criminal mind is a critical skill for today’s law enforcement officers and public administrators. You will gain insight into crime causation and learn how to analyze data to effect change.

Graduate Admissions

Office: AD-101 Suite
Phone: 207-859-1255
Email: [email protected]

Get a Career As:

  • Crime/Intelligence Analyst
  • Criminal Justice Policy Analyst
  • Behavioral Analyst/Criminal Profiler
  • Probation/Parole Officer/Specialist
  • Victim Services Coordinator
  • Rehabilitation Program Evaluator
  • Cybercrime/Fraud Analyst

At a Glance:

  • 30 credit hours
  • Career-focused curriculum
  • Leadership development
  • 100% Online

Major Courses:

Course NameTerm
Criminological TheoryFall 1
Applied Statistical AnalysisFall 1
Introduction to Public AdministrationFall II
Juveline Deliquency and Youth CrimeFall II
Analysis of Criminal Justice OperationsSpring I
Treatment of OffendersSpring I
Critical Issues in CriminologySpring II
Organizational Policy and ChangeSpring II
Security in the 21st CenturySummer I
Corrections in the 21st CenturySummer I

Professors:

Mark Marsolais, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice & Security

Mark Marsolis, Ph.D.
Professor of Criminal Justice & Security

Alicia McCarthy, Ph.D., Professor of Forensic Science & Criminal Justice, formerly Alicia Wilcox
Alicia McCarthy, Ph.D.
Professor of Forensic Science & Criminal Justice
Laurie Ochs, Ph. D., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Laurie Ochs, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Steven Dyer, M.A., Instructor of Criminal Justice
Steven Dyer, M.A.
Instructor of Criminal Justice
Sydnie Ence
Sydnie Ence, MS ’22
 

“I believe the criminology program at Thomas will give me the education and networking I need in order to develop and implement violence prevention programs in my community, and additionally prepare me for doctoral work in a related field.”

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