AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
| MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN JUSTICE, LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Master of Science (MS) in Justice, Law and Criminology
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Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy (MS)
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Practicum Requirement
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MS JLC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Foundational Requirements
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Justice and Public Policy Concentration ........................................................................................................................ 3
Law and Society Concentration
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Jurisprudence and Social Thought Concentration ......................................................................................................... 4
Course Substitutions ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Thesis Option ........................................................................................................................................................
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MS THSP DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Foundational Requirements ..................................................................................................................................
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Additional Requirements .......................................................................................................................................
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Course Substitutions
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Other Degree Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................... .6
Helpful Contacts and Locations ..................................................................................................................................... .6
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) Rules and Regulations
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Registration
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Grading .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Grievance Procedures ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Graduate Studies
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Committee ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Independent Study ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Jobs and Internships ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Consortium Study Opportunities .................................................................................................................................... 9
Applying to Graduate ............................................................................................................................................
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Academic Integrity ................................................................................................................................................
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FINANCIAL AID
Merit Awards .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Loans and Financing Options
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Graduate Federal Work Study
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External Sources of Funding
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RESOURCES
SPA Resources .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Academic and Technology Resources ........................................................................................................................... 11
Center for Diversity and Inclusion .........................................................................................................................
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Health and Wellness Resources
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Student Life: Housing and Dining .............................................................
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Department of Public Safety .....................................................................
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International Student Resources ...........................................................................................................................
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FACULTY AND CALENDAR
Faculty Directory ............................................................................................................................................................
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Academic Calendar ..................................................................................................................................................................
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DISCLAIMER: The final word on policies and procedures is the official American University catalog and the University’s policies
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In many instances, the
language in this handbook has been taken from those sources as well as the University’s website
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