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    "description": "<h1>Program Prerequisites</h1><p>Applicants are expected to have a master's degree in criminal justice or a closely related discipline. Applicants' transcripts will be reviewed for successful completion of a sufficient number of fundamental criminal justice classes. Applicants may be required to complete master's-level courses in certain topics before being admitted to the program or permitted to take classes.</p> <p>Students must have completed master's-level courses in advanced research methods and advanced quantitative methods and be familiar with SPSS, SAS, STATA, or R prior to enrolling in the Methodological Core courses. Students who do not meet this requirement may be required to complete remedial coursework prior to enrolling in <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/graduate/#/courses/rJelBq1_o_\">CCJ 7708 - Advanced Quantitative Methods for Criminal Justice Research</a> and <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/graduate/#/courses/rkWBrckdiu\">CCJ 7727 - Advanced Research Methods in Criminal Justice</a>. It is recommended students have completed master's level courses in the concentration area they choose prior to taking courses in that area (policing, corrections, or juvenile justice).</p><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>36</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>A grade of B (3.0) or better is required for all courses listed in the Substantive Core and Methodological Core.</div></div></li></ul></div><div><section><div><header><div><h2>Substantive Core</h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a38a38edf3de73ec246\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7019</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in the Nature of Crime<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a38a38edf02c73ec240\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7457</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Criminal Justice Theory<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a38714b5f96e6521f83\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7096</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Criminal Justice Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a3c00f82720c7140d20\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7785</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Teaching Criminal Justice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a385a1583463b9e6c39\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7775</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Criminal Justice Research in the Community<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Methodological Core</h2></div><div><span>12</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a3d6b6b6278f840002d\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7727</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Research Methods in Criminal Justice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a3802fd3a086c6d82b8\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7708</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Quantitative Methods for Criminal Justice Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C-result\"><div>Select two courses from the list below or another methodological course with adviser approval:</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Complete at least <span>2</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a3802fd3a15696d82b7\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7725</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->The Geography of Crime: Theory and Methods<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a34e6bc799b2973e41b\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ6073</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Data Management Systems for Crime Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a346b6b6245de400017\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ6079</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Crime Mapping and Analysis in Criminal Justice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a385a15830bdc9e6c3a\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7747</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Hierarchical Linear Modeling in Criminal Justice Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a38a38edf3cc23ec243\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ7752</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Structural Equation Modeling in Criminal Justice Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a34a8d2fb6ec22d8060\" target=\"_blank\">CCJ6902</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Qualitative Criminal Justice Research Methods<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Concentration Area</h2></div><div><span>9</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->1<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Students select an area of concentration and complete the assigned 9 credit hours of coursework. It is recommended entering doctoral students have completed a master&#x27;s-level precursor in their chosen area (e.g., master&#x27;s-level survey course in policing if the area chosen is Policing Theory and Research). A grade of B (3.0) or better is required for all courses listed in the selected concentration area. Areas of concentration are:</div></div></li><div><span>Policing Theory and Research</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a55a38edf6e223ec299\" target=\"_blank\">CJE6320</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Police Administration<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a5502fd3a82cc6d830c\" target=\"_blank\">CJE6456</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Policing Urban Communities<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a55a38edf3e693ec298\" target=\"_blank\">CJE6706</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Police Socialization and Culture<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span>Correctional Theory and Research</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a58714b5f07b0521fc3\" target=\"_blank\">CJC6135</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Institutional Corrections<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a55e6bc79de0e73e47a\" target=\"_blank\">CJC6165</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Community Corrections<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a5702fd3a73a96d8315\" target=\"_blank\">CJC6486</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Correctional Effectiveness<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div><div><span>Juvenile Justice Theory and Research</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-C.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C.1-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a55e6bc79fbd473e47d\" target=\"_blank\">CJJ6124</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Prosecuting Juvenile Offenders<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a566b6b62204a400062\" target=\"_blank\">CJJ6126</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Juvenile Corrections<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a5500f8277cbb140d60\" target=\"_blank\">CJJ6546</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar in Policing and Prevention in the Juvenile Justice System<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></div></section></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>6</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>Students select two additional courses (3 credit hours each) in consultation with program adviser and mentor.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Examinations</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Students must successfully complete a series of cumulative examinations to ensure expertise in the substantive, methodological and concentration areas. Students will take a research methods/statistics proficiency exam and a combined comprehensive exam on the core criminal justice coursework/ student’s concentration area. Students may enroll in doctoral research (CCJ 7919) during the period of study preceding the examinations if all coursework is complete. Students will be given two attempts at each exam. If unsuccessful on the second attempt the student will be dismissed from the program.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>CCJ 7980\n\nUpon successful completion of all examinations, students will enter candidacy and complete a dissertation. The dissertation topic should be grounded in the student&#x27;s selected concentration area. Dissertation committees will contain a minimum of four faculty members, at least three of which (including the chair) will be from the Department of Criminal Justice. The fourth member must be from outside the Department of Criminal Justice and may be from outside the university. All dissertation committee members must be approved graduate faculty or graduate faculty scholars.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>57</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Application Deadlines</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p>",
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