Master of Science - Criminal Justice

(Program offered online)

Prepare for leadership roles in the criminal justice field with a master's degree in Criminal Justice. This program combines criminological and management theory with policy and practice to help you develop an in-depth knowledge of both the public and private sides of the criminal justice field.

YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:

• Demonstrate how criminological theory informs public policy and shapes the operation of the American criminal justice system.
• Use management theory to evaluate the operation of a criminal justice agency and suggest policy changes to improve the operational effectiveness of the organization.
• Articulate the importance of cultural and global diversity in creating a fair and just criminal justice system.
• Apply moral philosophy to professional and ethical decision making in the field of criminal justice.
• Utilize team leadership skills that include collaboration, problem solving, ethical awareness and appreciation of diversity to address problems faced by criminal justice agencies.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively within various organizational contexts, employing appropriate technologies to organize and present information to address a range of audiences and purposes.
• Analyze, evaluate and synthesize original criminal justice research that utilizes the scientific method and appropriate sampling, measurement and data collection techniques; evaluate proper data presentation, considering the ethics and politics of reporting.

WHY CHOOSE JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY?

• Accelerated courses allow you to complete your degree at your own pace, in as little as 15 months
• Industry-experienced faculty share firsthand experience and insights
• Experience-based learning prepares you for advanced-level positions in the field
• Curriculum readies you for leadership and management positions in corrections, probation and parole, intelligence analysis, forensics, social work, and more

To learn more about our online master's degree in Criminal Justice, fill out the form on this page. A member of our admissions staff will get back to you soon to answer any questions you have.