MSc in Applied Criminology in Flagstaff United States | Northern Arizona University

This advanced degree offers specialized coursework for a career-oriented program examining the societal and practical challenges involved in developing and enforcing legal systems and justice policies across local, national, and global contexts. Graduate students can concentrate their studies in key areas including community relations, health and justice systems, socio-legal frameworks, and international crime and justice. Those enrolled in the Applied Criminology graduate program collaborate directly with faculty advisors on research initiatives and projects aligned with their academic interests.

The curriculum investigates the intersection of cultural and political factors with global criminal justice systems, with particular emphasis on how justice affects youth, women, and minority populations. By analyzing crime through sociological and philosophical lenses, students develop an understanding of its broader community and societal consequences. The program equips learners with theoretical frameworks, substantive knowledge, and analytical skills necessary for conducting independent, critical examinations of social justice and criminal justice matters.