Investigations, M.S., Criminal Investigations Concentration

Investigation is a broad interdisciplinary field in which students learn how to identify, collect, and analyze evidence in civil and criminal cases.  The program includes thee concentrations: criminal investigations, white collar crime investigations, and computer forensic investigations.  Each concentration focuses on a specific area of specialized investigations and is designed to prepare students for investigative careers in one of the areas of specialization.

Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits of graduate work, which includes a required research project designed to fulfill the Master of Science capstone requirement.  Students must complete substantially all of the core requirements and electives prior to taking CJST 6690 Research Project I.  The capstone course, CJST 6690 Research Project I, must be taken in the last semester.  Students may, upon approval of the program coordinator, take selected elective courses before substantial completion of the core based on timing of course offerings.