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The Master of Science program in Correctional / Juvenile Justice Studies was established in 2002 in response to increasing demands for qualified professionals in these fields. The fields offer a diverse and growing number of career opportunities, and this program is unique nationally.
Graduates of our program are expected to use analytical and critical thinking to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- written and oral communication and computer literacy
- the application of problem solving to evaluating and synthesizing information
- comprehension of the corrections / juvenile justice field (including the historical, theoretical, and legal foundations of the field; methods of gathering and analyzing information for research purposes; and the major bases of literature)
- organizational skills and professional leadership
Our graduate faculty are committed to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for success in either professional careers or further study. The College of Justice and Safety has excellent resources to support graduate education.
Our students are active in a wide variety of professional and research endeavors.
- Correctional & Juvenile Justice Graduate Studies
- 105 Stratton Building
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
Email: Amy.Eades@eku.edu
Phone: 859.622.5086
Fax: 859.622.6650
