The University of Arizona Global Campus | MS in Criminal Justice

The University of Arizona Global Campus's Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for careers in research, academia, law enforcement, and more. Learn more about the MS in Criminal Justice from the University of Arizona Global Campus.

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Official Program Name:

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

School Offering Program:

University of Arizona Global Campus

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Prerequisites:

Students with an interest in learning how the criminal justice system works, from victimology and forensic science to prosecution and the courts may be suited for this program. Master's degree applicants need a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited school. All applicants to the University of Arizona Global Campus need at least a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional admissions requirements.

Program Description:

The MS in Criminal Justice is designed to teach students about all aspects of the criminal justice system, from the investigation of the crime all the way to corrections. Students have the opportunity to learn about forensics, victimology, court processes, crime scene investigations, the technology used in the field, and the ethics of the system. Students also have the opportunity to choose between two specializations: Homeland Security and Law Enforcement & Corrections Administration. This could allow them to develop specialized, in-demand knowledge that is vital to many careers in the field. By the end of the program, students could be able to analyze criminal justice systems and their functions, issues, and ethics, evaluate research in criminal justice and the field's effect on society, and use forensic methods in real-world crime scene investigations.

Learning Format:

Online

Program Length:

39 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact the University of Arizona Global Campus's financial aid office for more information.

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Required Courses for the Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Courses for the criminal justice master's program are divided between core criminal justice courses, which make up 30 credits, and the selection between two specializations, each of which makes up 9 credits, for a total of 39 credits for the program. Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact the University of Arizona Global Campus to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Core Criminal Justice Courses (30 credits)

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law & the Constitution
Criminal Justice Policy & Theory
Criminological Theory
Constitutional & Judicial Processes
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Psychological Factors in Criminal Justice
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Victimology
Capstone: Evaluation & Program Analysis in Criminal Justice

Homeland Security Specialization Courses (9 credits)

Homeland Security
Terrorism: Threats & Strategy
Risk Assessment

Law Enforcement & Corrections Administration Courses (9 credits)

Organizational Behavior in Law Enforcement & Corrections
Employment & Policy Law for Law Enforcement & Corrections Administrators
Budgeting for Finance Law Enforcement & Corrections Administrators

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Graduates of the University of Arizona Global Campus's Master of Science in Criminal Justice program may want to consider pursuing doctoral degrees in criminal justice or related fields. A doctoral degree could increase your responsibilities at work or afford you more career options, especially in research roles or in higher education.

A few doctoral degree graduates could pursue include (but are not limited to):

Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice
Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology

Career Paths:

The MS in Criminal Justice degree program gives students the opportunity to study how the criminal justice system functions from start to finish. Curriculum topics include forensics, victimology, crime scene investigation, court processes, and corrections, all of which can translate to a number of careers.

Entry-level positions graduates could pursue include:

Criminal investigator
Correctional officer supervisor
Detective
Probation officer
Homeland security and terrorism prevention agent