Master of Legal Studies - Criminal Law

Whether working in traditional criminal justice fields, such as policing and corrections, or in related fields such as paralegal services, social work or public policy, countless of professions require advanced familiarity with criminal law, criminal justice and the rules of criminal procedure. After providing students with a solid grounding in law, legal analysis, and risk management, our program immerses students in the detailed aspects of criminal law and criminal procedures. Graduates will gain a unique understanding of not only criminal law, but the policies and rules that drive the entire criminal justice system, preparing them for positions requiring good judgment and an understanding of how to successfully comply with the complex legal restrictions in the field.