Get Your Master's in Criminal Justice
A master’s degree in criminal justice is the standard for command-level positions in law enforcement, 修正, 国土安全, emergency management, 以及相关领域. Many of our students already have established careers in criminal justice. By earning an advanced degree, individuals build on their expertise and reach for opportunities in leadership positions.
Criminal Justice Program Highlights
- Our program ranks in the top 3% for best online master's programs in Criminal Justice.
- Learn from faculty with real world experience—decades of law enforcement experience with city, 状态, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Students complete a capstone project featuring an independent academic research study.
- Graduate work completed at accredited institutions may be eligible for transfer credit, pending evaluation.
形态 & 好处
Get your master's degree in less than 12 months with our 100% online CJ program. Advance your career and upgrade your pay grade with this degree designed for working professionals.
开始日期:
1月 & 8月
- 1年完成
- 100%的在线
- 7-Week 课程—Fall, Spring & 暑期班
- 30-Hour Program, Transfer Up to 6
- 20-Hour Weekly Commitment (varies)
Criminal Justice 课程
学位 Requirements
Popular Criminal Justice Classes
- Administration of Organizations in Criminal Justice
Learn how to conduct general systems-based analysis of criminal justice organizations. - Standard Operating Procedures
Create a standard operating procedures manual for a criminal justice agency. - 领导 Strategies
Discuss strategies around leadership ethics, communication, and empowerment of personnel.
Solidify Your Expertise
Job opportunities in public service and law enforcement are growing, 有将近70人,000 job openings expected to occur between 2021 and 2031 (BLS). As many law enforcement positions require bachelor's degrees, a master's in CJ can quickly set you apart for command-level positions.
Qualify for Top Positions
- Police Chief or Police Commissioner
- Warden of Corrections Facilities
- Director of Statewide Criminal Justice Agencies
- Federal Law Enforcement Officer
- 犯罪学家
- Attorney General Investigator
- Consultant and Legislative Liaison for Policy Decisions
- 法医鉴定
Our Graduates Have Gone on to Serve:
- SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division)
- SC公路巡逻队
- Connecticut State Police
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Next Steps for Your 学位 in Criminal Justice
- 行业前景
- 的职业道路
- 最近的位置