MS Criminal Justice Policy and Administration

Our Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Justice Policy and Administration empowers current and future leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to create just and safe communities. This is accomplished through an exceptional curriculum that provides you with an understanding of the nature and scope of problems posed by crime and the operation and administration of the criminal justice system. You'll examine these areas from theoretical, practical and empirical perspectives.

You can pursue your degree 100% online, allowing you to better balance your work, personal and academic obligations. Our program also offers:

• Opportunities to participate in research under a faculty member's direction
• Prospects for earning academic credit through an internship
• Specialized electives so you can tailor your degree to your professional and personal goals
• Study abroad opportunities

Faculty members have a diverse range of educational and professional backgrounds. In addition to teaching courses, they assist the Department of Criminal Justice in applied research projects, program evaluation studies and scholarly research. Some of their current research focuses on:

• Capital punishment
• Cybercrime and cyber security
• Juvenile delinquency
• Police operations and tactics
• Prison violence
• Victimization