Program Overview

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Introduction to the Criminal Justice Online Master's Degree

The Criminal Justice Online Master's Degree is a 100% online program designed to help students advance their careers in the field of criminal justice. The program is offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in leadership roles throughout the justice system.

Program Details

Degree Type

The program offers a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice.

Program Type

The program is a graduate program.

Location

The program is offered online.

College

The program is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Department

The program is offered by the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology.

Admission Requirements

• An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission.
• Prior learning credit (PLC) may be awarded for senior/executive-level training, such as the FBI National Academy.

Curriculum

Required Courses

The program requires 30 hours of coursework, including:

• CJ600 Administration of Justice (3 hours)
• CJ601 Applied Research (3 hours)
• CJ615 Theories of Crime (3 hours)
• CJ626 Applied Analytics (3 hours)
• Students must also choose 18 hours from a list of elective courses, including:
  • CJ505 Social Inequality (3 hours)
  • CJ510 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3 hours)
  • CJ519 Restorative Justice (3 hours)
  • CJ520 Law and Social Control (3 hours)
  • CJ522 Critical Analysis of Gangs in America (3 hours)
  • CJ540 Professional Standards (3 hours)
  • CJ541 Death Penalty in America (3 hours)
  • CJ602 Professional Development Planning (3 hours)
  • CJ610 Seminar in Law Enforcement (3 hours)
  • CJ630 Contemporary Juvenile Justice (3 hours)
  • CJ635 Civil Law and Liability (3 hours)
  • CJ645 Criminal Justice Policy Analysis and Evaluation (3 hours)
  • CJ650 Criminal Justice Leadership and Practice (3 hours)
  • CJ651 Special Topics in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
  • CJ680 Travel Study (3 hours)
  • CJ690 Professional Praxis (9 hours)
  • CJ691 Independent Study in Criminal Justice
  • CJ699 Criminal Justice Internship (3-6 hours)

Final Comprehensive Examination

The program requires a comprehensive portfolio that is compiled during the course of study and completed during the final semester.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership roles throughout the justice system, including:

• Law Enforcement Management
• Emergency Management Leadership
• Corrections Administration
• Security Director
• Policy Development

Faculty and Resources

The program is taught by faculty with real-world experience in the field of criminal justice. The program also offers a range of resources, including:

• Career Services
• Online Learning
• Student Resources
• Costs and Fees
• Scholarships
• Important Dates
• Department Faculty

Outcomes and Careers

The program prepares students for a range of careers in the field of criminal justice, with median annual salaries ranging from $82,260 to $98,770. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in leadership roles throughout the justice system.