Overview

The master's program in Criminal Justice at the University of Southern Mississippi is offered entirely online (with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous coursework), yet it provides the benefit of interaction with our research-active faculty from the Hattiesburg Campus. Faculty members bring expertise in diverse and specialized areas, including forensic sciences, law enforcement, criminal and constitutional law, forensic mental health, juvenile justice, and sports security. Interactions between faculty and students promote academic success in our program and offer a range of opportunities for collaboration and tailored professional development.

Faculty Interaction and Mentoring

Graduate students in the Criminal Justice program at the University of Southern Mississippi are engaged in advanced coursework and research with university faculty. Graduate students assist faculty with research and are strongly encouraged to develop an independent focus while in the program. Integration of faculty and student research interests allows for meaningful experiences which significantly develop research and applied evaluation skills among our students. Our graduate students are encouraged to present their research at professional conferences and work to publish their research in reputable outlets.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Theory of Criminal Justice
Applied Research Methods for Criminal Justice
Applied Statistical Methods for Criminal Justice
Seminar in Civil Liberties & Criminal Law
Seminar in Policing
Seminar in Corrections
Seminar in Juvenile Law
Seminar in Criminal Justice Policy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

West Hattiesburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

A competitive score on all sections of the GRE, GMAT, MAT or LSAT. To be considered for admission, test scores must be within the previous ten years.
A GPA of 3.0 or greater on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work; or a 3.0 or greater on prior graduate work.
An undergraduate degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or closely-related discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Three current letters of recommendation that refer to and assess the applicant's academic ability and aptitude for success in a graduate program. Two of these must be written by individuals possessing at least a master's degree.
Personal Statement: A typed statement of 750 to 1,000 words summarizing the individual's motivation for applying to the program as well as the professional contributions s/he intends to make assuming successful completion of the degree.
Resumé or Curriculum Vita.

Tuition Fees

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6142 USD / year

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6142 USD / year

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5142 USD / year

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