Program Overview

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at Rutgers University–Camden equips students with an advanced understanding of criminal justice and public policy principles. The 30-credit program includes core courses in policy analysis, research methods, and data analysis, complemented by electives that allow for specialization. Designed to accommodate both working professionals and traditional students, the program offers classes primarily on weekday evenings. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in justice-related fields or for further doctoral studies.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 30 credits.
• Core courses include policy analysis, research methods, and data analysis.
• Electives allow for specialization in specific areas of criminal justice.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in justice-related fields.
• The program also prepares students for further doctoral studies.

Program Details

• The program is designed to accommodate both working professionals and traditional students.
• Classes are offered primarily on weekday evenings.

University Information

• Rutgers University–Camden offers 20+ graduate certificates, master’s, and doctoral programs across various disciplines.
• The university takes pride in its academic diversity.

Research Areas

• The program focuses on understanding and addressing systemic inequities in the criminal justice system.
• Research areas include the hidden costs of mass incarceration and the cycles that keep marginalized communities tied to the justice system.