MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to provide the student with a foundation in five specific areas:
- Comparative Criminal Justice
- Constitutional Criminal Law
- Crime Theory
- Research Methods
- The Criminal Justice System
What Can I Do With a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice?
- Law enforcement (local, state or federal)
- Correctional supervisor
- Probation or parole officer
- Youth group home supervisor
- Emergency management
- Security management
Did You Know?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, criminal justice jobs salaries have increased by 17% since 2018.
More Information About Criminal Justice
Program Requirements
- 2.5 GPA
- 2.75 GPA in last 60 hours
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred
Application Deadline
- Open Year Round
Department Contact Information
*Fees include: facility fee, student activity fee, infrastructure fee, cultural/scholastic lecturer fee, student ID fee, technology services fee and remedial course fee, if applicable. NSU courses taught at off campus locations or online might have additional fees assessed. These totals are tuition and fee estimations per program based on the current catalog year. Books, supplies and some fees may not be included.