Overview

As a student of the Criminal Justice program of Saint Leo University you will study:

Computerized databases

Ethical standards in the administration of justice

Human resource management

Fiscal resource management

Personnel law, civil liability, and substantive and procedural laws

Information resources and systems

Policymaking

Organizational leadership in criminal justice agencies

You can also take classes in highly specialized topics, including: terrorism in Israel, forensic science, offender treatment, and criminal advocacy.

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program is for those professionals who wish to complete the graduate program by delivery modes other than traditional campus classes. The blended program offers classes in a variety of delivery formats—for example, online, VTT (video conferencing), Collaborate, and on campus, including the Institute for Excellence in Criminal Justice Administration.

What can you do with a degree in Criminal Justice?

Graduates are prepared for administrative positions in law enforcement, corrections, the courts, private security and security-related positions at the local, state or federal government levels.

Sheriff

Corrections Supervisor

Forensic Scientist

CIA Agent

Coast Guard

Deputy U.S. Marshal

Secret Service Agent

Loss Prevention Investigator

FBI Agent

Police Sergeant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Administration

Legal Issues in Criminal Justice Administration

Public Policy Making in Criminal Justice

Leadership Applications in Criminal Justice

Applied Project in Criminal Justice Administration

Terrorism in Israel

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-05-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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More details

Submit your application at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the term in which you wish to enroll.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 183 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit application form and $80 application fee.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale, unless otherwise approved by the Director.

Statement of Professional Goals.

Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions previously attended sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office from the former institution.

Tuition Fee

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International

12510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 695 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

12510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 695 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

12510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 695 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice.

Available Scholarships

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