Master of Science Degree in  Juvenile Justice

The College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology at Prairie View A&M University offers graduate courses leading to a Master of Science Degree in Juvenile Justice (MSJJ). The MSJJ Program seeks a diverse group of qualified students with backgrounds in various disciplines committed to improving the life experiences of youths involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
 
Specifically, the primary objectives of the Master of Science in Juvenile Justice Online Program are to:
 
  • Enhance students' knowledge, skills, and resourcefulness related to detained and institutionized juveniles in the Juvenile Justice System;
  • Increase students' knowledge of theoretical explanations and the etiologies of juvenile delinquency and juvenile crime;
  • Assure that students engage in the humanistic, technical, and scientific aspects of juvenile delinquency and juvenile crime;
  • Increase students' knowledge concerning effective methods to intervene and prevent juvenile delinquency;
  • Increase students' skills in how to conduct research and evaluate programs related to juvenile delinquency; and
  • Expand students' knowledge of programs and policies related to juvenile delinquency

The MSJJ Program requires the completion of 36 semester credit hours. Two options are available for students: thesis and non-thesis. Students opting for the thesis option must successfully complete 30 hours of course work in addition to 6 hours of thesis. The non-thesis option requires the successful completion of 36 hours of course work and passing a comprehensive examination. Students enrolled on a full-time basis can complete the program in two years.

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