Program Overview

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is a graduate-level program offered by the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University. This program is a wise choice if you are a criminal justice professional wanting to advance in the field or if you are interested in new career options.

Program Description

You will learn relevant technologies and skills in criminal justice administration, including critical thinking and communication, criminal justice management, and global criminal justice. You will also have the opportunity to understand and address cultural diversity within the criminal justice context. These skills are essential for success in contemporary criminal justice agencies and in relevant private sector organizations.

Career and Salary Information

A master's in criminal justice offers many job options that can easily align with your goals. Some potential careers and their median salaries include:

• Detectives: $86,280
• Hearing Officers: $94,990
• Criminal Justice Professor: $64,990

Program Benefits

The benefits of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program at Kennesaw State University include:

• Relevant content: Learn cutting-edge criminal justice skills and practices from a diverse group of faculty.
• Better understanding of cultural diversity: Better understand and address the significance of cultural diversity in the criminal justice context.
• Broad application: Gain the skills needed to enter a diverse array of rewarding career fields in both public and private sectors.
• No GRE: If you have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 or are a professional with 4 or more years of successful CJ field experience, you may opt out of taking the GRE exam.
• Financial assistance available: Funded Graduate Research Assistantships are available in the MSCJ program.
• Convenience: Courses are available after 5 pm and online.
• Double Owl available: Certain KSU undergraduate students can earn an MS in Criminal Justice and a BS in either 5 or 5.5 years in the MSCJ Double Owl Pathways.

Program Snapshot

• Format: Online, Face-to-face, or Hybrid
• Number of Credit Hours: 33-36
• Cost: Tuition/Fees (Approximate)
• Entry Terms: Fall, Spring
• Time to Complete: 18-24 Months
• Application Deadlines:
  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: November 1