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Master Of The Arts In Criminal Justice Offered at Sacred Heart University Criminal Justice Careers

The College of Arts & Sciences at Sacred Heart University is pleased to announce a new graduate program, the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. Open to recipients of undergraduate degrees in criminal justice, as well as individuals who have developed a career interest in criminal justice after completing an undergraduate degree in another discipline, the MACJ program will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of all components of the criminal justice system.



The 30-credit degree program offers concentrations in criminal justice management and national security, which includes very timely coursework such as criminal profiling and international terrorism. The program is also appropriate for working professionals who are interested in pursuing advancement within their field.

Associate Professor and MACJ Program Director Dr. Pearl Jacobs describes the program as focused on the examination of our society's current approach to criminal justice issues and problems, preparing students with the knowledge necessary to solve problems related to crime and justice in our society.‚

Classes for the fall semester begin on September 5, 2006. For additional information on the new Master of Arts in Criminal Justice degree program at Sacred Heart University, contact Alexis Haakonsen, dean of Graduate Admissions at 203-365-4731 or haakonsena@sacredheart.edu.
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