A Criminal Justice Master’s Degree Program provides in-depth study of the law and analysis of the justice system’s evolutions, as well as theories of criminal behavior’s origins and effects on the population. Students will gain an understanding of the interdependency of law enforcement, corrections and the courts, as well as gain crucial knowledge for decision-making within the realms of criminal justice management and research.

Degree Programs in Criminal Justice can be completed in anywhere from one to two years, or longer for some programs allowing students to complete them at their own chosen speed.

Specifics of the Degree

* Typical Coursework that may be included in your chosen Master of Criminal Justice program: Criminology, Forensic Behavioral Analysis, Issues in Juvenile Crime, Criminal Justice Theory, Justice Administration, Social Science, and Psychology.
* Skills Acquired: the ability to critically assess law enforcement practices and policies, expand and refine administrative abilities in professional criminal justice practice, new knowledge and understanding of technological and practical advances in the criminal justice system, and the understanding and capability to implement change in the criminal justice system.

Career Possibilities

* Law Enforcement
* Corrections
* Rehabilitation
* Policing
* Juvenile Justice
* Security
* Intelligence
* Social Service
* Investigation
* Forensics