Texas Christian University’s online M.S. in Criminal Justice and Criminology Program is now ranked #6 in the United States by US News and World Report. The new program has consistently risen in the ranks since its creation in 2014.
“We are so excited to be recognized as a top program in our discipline. We continually assess all aspects to give students the best experience we can offer, and this accolade is a testament to how wonderful our students are and the quality of our faculty,” said Kendra Bowen, Ph.D., graduate director and associate professor of the Department of Criminal Justice.
According to US News and World Report, the TCU Masters in Criminal Justice Program rose from #14 last year to #6 this year. Programs are evaluated on a number of distinct factors. Most notably, the TCU program scored a 100 on student engagement and an 88 in faculty expertise.
The program, which is geared towards working professionals in the field of criminal justice and potential doctoral students, aims to provide students with continuing education that focuses on both theory and practical skills. Students apply analytic skills developed in the courses to examine contemporary criminal justice issues, analyze existing research and inform policy. The goal is simple: to equip each cohort with the skills and competencies to be ground-breaking leaders in their field.
“The relatively new program has gained an excellent reputation among students, peer institutions and the community. Our aim was to replicate the TCU community and learning experience to the online environment,” said Johnny Nhan, Ph.D., associate dean of graduate studies, assistant graduate director and associate professor of the Department of Criminal Justice.
Notably, the program offers classes that are recorded and archived to help students learn at their own convenience and makes continuing education possible for working professionals. A small but dedicated group of expert faculty teach courses that range from Advanced Criminology to Applied Research and Policy. Most importantly, the program prides itself on the personal attention it gives each student from the moment they submit a request for information to Bowen, the program director. Like all programs at TCU, students are valued above all else and given the resources, mentorship and opportunities they need to succeed.
Learn more about this top-ranked program by visiting criminaljustice.tcu.edu