Macdonald-Kelce Library: Institutional Repository (UoTIR): M.S. Criminology and Criminal Justice

M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice

The University of Tampa's Master of Science degree program in criminology and criminal justice prepares students for both practitioner and management careers in criminal justice and public safety. Students interested in learning more about this program should contact the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate program coordinator, Chris Capsambelis.

Thesis and Non-Thesis Tracks

Students may choose between thesis and non-thesis tracks.

The non-thesis option is designed for those currently employed or seeking employment in the criminal justice system.

The thesis option is ideal for students planning to enter a doctoral program following graduation.

Students choosing the thesis track will be required to submit an electronic version of their thesis to the Macdonald-Kelce Library for inclusion in the digital repository, which is accessible on the internet.

Students may choose to release the work for immediate access worldwide or choose embargoes restricting access of full text to only The University of Tampa community for one or two years, before the work is released freely on the web through the repository.

Student Submission Link

STUDENT SUBMISSION FORM

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This is your agreement form to upload your final approved project to UoTIR.

Library Resources for Criminology Research

Use the Criminology Guide to explore the resources and services available to you from the Macdonald-Kelce Library. Discover how to find books in the catalog, locate journal articles in the databases, and more.

Departmental Guidelines for Project Submission

For departments offering graduate programs that require or have an optional final project for graduation, the following process should be followed for preservation of the work in the UoTIR.

STEP ONE:

Please review this guide. We are happy to include any specific information from your department in the guide.

STEP TWO:

Departments should add the following language to the catalog description of curriculum and graduation requirements of the program:

After departmental approval, students are required to submit an electronic version of their thesis, dissertation, or final project to the Macdonald-Kelce Library for inclusion in the digital repository, which is accessible on the Internet.

Embargoes restricting access of full text to only the University of Tampa community may be selected for 1 or 2 years, before the work is released freely on the web through the repository. Students also have the option to release the work for immediate access worldwide.

STEP THREE:

Distribute this link to students, for the agreement form and submission of work. Please have your students submit their work, after final approval, by the end of their semester of graduation.

Thank you for your support of preserving and disseminating the scholarly work of The University of Tampa’s undergraduate and graduate programs. This not only shares our scholarship with the world at large, but helps to create stronger connections with our alumni and potential students. Please contact repository@ut.edu with any questions or feedback.