Criminal Justice Master’s Degree (M.S.)
This online-only program is designed for those interested in pursuing deeper knowledge of U.S. criminal justice policies and practices beyond the baccalaureate level. It is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree, and is especially appropriate for practitioners pursuing promotional opportunities.
Degree
Master of Science in criminal justiceCareers
This program is beneficial for anyone preparing for federal, state and local agency employment, or currently working in the field.
Program Highlights
Our criminal justice degree has been ranked one of the 31 “Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Degree Programs” in the U.S. by BestOnlineColleges.org.
Our program is supported by a comprehensive collection of journals, books and government documents relating to the numerous facets of criminal justice policy, leadership and research.
Admission Requirements
- All college and university transcripts
- An essay of no more than 750 words regarding your opinion of the single most important challenge to 21st century criminal justice, written in endnote or footnote format. Outside sources may be used.
Prerequisites
Hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better, including all grades on repeated courses – or hold a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Application Deadlines
Spring: Dec. 1
Fall: Aug. 12
International Student Spring: Nov. 1
International Student Fall: June 20
You are strongly encouraged to register for the first and second eight-week sessions simultaneously, before the first eight-week session begins.
