Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 7 courses 30 total credits
The Master of Science program in justice studies is an innovative, interdisciplinary program that prepares you to work, research and advocate on behalf of social justice. You study a wide variety of topics at the local, national and international levels, gaining the training needed for analyzing social, economic, cultural, political and legal inequalities and promoting pathways to more just societies.
| Required Core | 12 credits |
| Electives | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUS 500 | Research Methods | 3 |
| JUS 501 | Justice Theory | 3 |
| JUS 509 | Statistical Problems in Justice Research | 3 |
| JUS 521 | Qualitative Data Analysis and Evaluation | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Electives
Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUS 593 | Applied Project | 3 |
| JUS 599 | Thesis | 6 |
Additional Curriculum Information
Each student's program is developed in concert with the advisory committee. The required foundation courses provide students with a fundamental understanding of the theories, methods and analytic techniques associated with the study of justice. To satisfy the thesis requirement for the degree, candidates must write a thesis and defend it in an oral examination conducted by the student's advisory committee. Students in this option are not required to take JUS 592 Research. Students who elect the applied project option must enroll in three credit hours of JUS 592 Research before enrolling in JUS 593 Applied Project. Candidates pursuing this option must present their applied project and defend it in an oral examination conducted by the faculty member who supervises the project, and the graduate programs director or designated representative. The applied project typically includes a brief literature review to identify the nature of the issue or problem, and a description of the methodology used and, if relevant, of the program studied, followed by an analysis.
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