College of Social and 行为科学
Master's degrees in criminal justice
College of Social and 行为科学
Master's degrees in criminal justice
Bring strong leadership to criminal justice
Prepare for a leadership role in public service with a master’s degree in criminal justice. Develop administrative training, policy development and problem-solving skills with a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security degree. Or prepare for career opportunities in the public and nonprofit administration sector with a Master of 公共管理 degree.
最棒的部分? You will learn 从 experienced criminal justice faculty that includes chiefs of police, detectives and administrators. And with all our courses being 100% online and only 6 weeks long, you’ll have the flexibility to build the leadership skills you're looking for, 按你的方式.
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Find the criminal justice master's degree for you
Skills you’ll develop with core master’s degree in criminal justice courses
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINSTRATION OF JUSTICE AND SECURITY
- 管理
- 操作
- 领导
- 研究
- 解决问题
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
- 公共政策
- 领导
- 沟通
- 解决问题
- 财务管理
Outlook for workers with a master’s degree in criminal justice
Master’s degree in criminal justice course requirements
Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security
您将 13 core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to succeed. These core courses include topics like: legal issues in justice and security, public policy and civil rights, cybercrime and information security and more.
Master of 公共管理
您将 12 core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to succeed. These core courses include topics like: communication for public administrators, law and public administration, data analysis for public policy and more. .
学费 and financial aid
Affordable, locked-in tuition
GRADUATE $698 学费 cost per credit
Cost per credit applies to all our master's degrees.
支付和储蓄的方式. 探索你的选择.
From grants and scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition.
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“I never imagined earning one degree, let alone two. What you are learning – matters.”
-Teralisa B.
BS/P, 2015; MPA, 2016
Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life. 你也可以.
How to apply for your master’s degree in criminal justice
Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date 从 our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you’ll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class.
- No application fee — no obligation!
- No SAT, GMAT or essay required
- No out-of-state tuition
有经验的教师
Learn 从 accomplished, real-world faculty members who lead in the fields they teach. Our instructors go through a careful vetting process before joining our faculty ranks. They include industry leaders who encourage, challenge, and inspire our students. And with a student-faculty ratio of 32:1[1] you get the attention you need
1 This is a university-wide ratio, the College of Social and 行为科学 students-faculty ratio may vary.
Institutional accreditation
University of Phoenix has been 不断认可 by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org 自1978年以来.
Master’s degree in criminal justice FAQs
A master’s degree has become an increasingly important way to gain the knowledge and critical skills you need to stay competitive in criminal justice. Master’s degree employment rates are 预计增长 by 13.6%, 在2021年到2031年之间.*
US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) 条件. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Having a master’s degree has become an increasingly important way to gain the knowledge and critical skills today's workers need to stay competitive in growing fields like criminal justice. Master’s degree employment rates are 预计增长 by 13.6%, 在2021年到2031年之间.* So if you’re looking to build knowledge and career-relevant skills, an online master’s degree can help you take that next step in your career.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) 条件. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Yes, all our courses are available 100% online. Where most colleges expect you to take several courses at once, here you take one course at a time over six weeks in an innovative, 虚拟, asynchronous learning environment. You and your peers will engage in discussions, assignments and learning activities. +, you’ll learn 从 faculty who bring their own real-world experience and practice the same knowledge and skills they teach, all while learning the industry-relevant skills necessary in the criminal justice system. 更重要的是? Throughout the course of your learning experience, our academic counselors and finance advisors are always there to answer your questions.
是的，你可以 transfer eligible credits if the college you attended is an accredited institution.
