Master of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice
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Program Overview
Master of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice
Overview
The Master of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice provides an advanced education for individuals serving their communities in law enforcement, corrections, fire safety, social work, and other related fields in both the public and private sectors. This newly updated degree now focuses on two of the most relevant areas of criminal justice, crisis intervention and child welfare and the family.
Program Experience
As a student in the fully online graduate Criminal Justice program, you will study criminology, psychopathology, child welfare and the family dynamic and how law enforcement responds to crisis situations and more. Trine tailors the curriculum to the most current issues in criminal justice today and has built the program so you can complete it in as little as one year.
Career Outcomes
As a graduate with a Master of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice, you can pursue key leadership roles within the justice system or private sector.
Program Requirements
- CRJ 503: Seminar Law & Social Control (3 hrs.)
- CRJ 513: Criminology (3 hrs.)
- CRJ 543: Criminal Justice Research & Writing (3 hrs.)
- CRJ 553: Applied Statistics for Criminal Justice (3 hrs.)
- CRJ 653: Crisis Intervention for Law Enforcement (3 hrs.)
- CRJ 663: Child Welfare and The Family (3 hrs.)
- FPY 613: Psychopathology (3 hrs.)
- FPY 643: Victimology (3 hrs.)
- CRJ 593: Criminal Justice Capstone Preparation (3 hrs.)
- CRJ 683: Criminal Justice Demonstration Capstone (3 hrs.)
Program Details
Degree
Master of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice
Duration
30 hours
Level
Graduate
Campus Location
Online
School/College
College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Tuition and Investment
| School | Cost per Credit Hour | Credits Required | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Global | $420 | 55 | $23,100 |
| Grand Canyon University | $557 | 38 | $21,166 |
| University of Phoenix | $698 | 37 | $25,826 |
| Liberty University | $565 | 36 | $20,340 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southern New Hampshire University | $627 | 36 | $22,572 |
| Western Governors University (WGU) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TrineOnline | $575 | 30 | $17,250 |