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Masters Degree Online in Criminal Justice

MSCJ Online Program

The influence of technology and the changing face of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. South University's online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offers you an accelerated curriculum designed to meet the growing need for professionals in the high-demand field. Become a part of a learning community of criminal justice experts who will use knowledge to advance the law enforcement, correctional, political, and legal arenas. Learn the same concepts taught at our campus locations while enjoying the convenience of attending class online anytime day or night. At South University, you are in control of your education.

Our online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offers you many benefits including:

Specialize in Homeland Security

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program online now provides a specialization in Homeland Security, for more in-depth knowledge, skills, and applications in areas of great national and international interest. Geared for law enforcement and other emergency personnel with responsibilities including homeland security matters, the concentration in Homeland Security will enhance graduates’ response and effectiveness in the event of terrorism and natural disaster. Studies specific to this concentration include resource and agency coordination, management of critical incidents, and special topics in homeland security.

Advance your career

As a graduate of South University's online Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program you will be prepared for management, administrative, research, and teaching positions. Program graduates will also be prepared for admission to doctoral programs in criminal justice, criminology and other related fields as well as for advancement within existing law enforcement, correctional, local and state government, and legal institutions.

Success centered on your schedule

• Attend class anytime – day or night
• Earn a MSCJ degree online while you work full time
• Accelerated 5 ½ week courses

Develop the knowledge and credentials you need to move ahead

As a student in the South University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program, you will:

• Develop a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system and the public sector and of the administration of individual criminal justice agencies.
• Develop the credentials to seek administrative and managerial positions in the criminal justice industry or related fields.
• Develop the skills to apply advanced research methodology to collect, analyze, synthesize, and report information and empirical data.
• Develop and learn ethical practices and professionalism as a criminal justice practitioner/manager.
• Develop the knowledge to identify and implement alternative solutions to problems that confront the contemporary criminal justice practitioner/manager.
• Develop problem solving skills necessary to address issues that arise in the dynamic and evolving field of criminal justice or related fields.

Academic Heritage

• Founded in 1899, South University has delivered quality education and personal attention to students for more than 100 years.
• South University has campus locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

SouthUniversity is accredited

• South University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
• South University is accredited to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees (Level V institution).

Academic Requirements

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed for prospective students who have:

• A bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better OR
• A bachelor’s degree with required minimum scores on two out of the three subsections of the GRE OR
• A bachelor’s degree and achieve a minimum raw score of 44 on the Miller’s Analogies Test (MAT)

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Set a course for your own career growth by enrolling in our online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program. Click here to be contacted by an admissions representative.