犯罪学和刑事司法文学硕士学位的目的是提供犯罪学和刑事司法教育，特别着重于为学生准备博士学位，大学或大学水平的教学，研究，统计和规划工作。大学或负责预防，控制和/或矫正犯罪和违法行为的任何联邦，州或地方刑事司法机构。
The Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Indiana State University are traditional, on-campus graduate programs offered on the Indiana State University campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. Each program is open to U.S. and international applicants who satisfy admission requirements.<br><br>The choice of pursuing an MA or MS degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice gives you the flexibility to direct your program toward specific career objectives and professional interests. Both programs focus on the scientific approach to the nature and causes of crime, helping you develop skills, knowledge, and practical experience in investigations and analysis, research and statistics, and policy and planning. The Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program is 33 credits and represents a traditional approach to the study of criminology. It includes the completion and defense of a formal thesis, which is required as preparation for a doctoral dissertation. Courses include seminars in criminology research, statistics, ethics in criminal justice, criminological theories, law and society, law and criminal justice administration, correctional counseling, treatment practices and techniques in corrections, police problems and practices, criminal justice organization and management, public administration, and organizational behavior in public agencies.