Overview

The Criminal Justice program from Anderson University (South Carolina) is a “hybrid.” You will take online coursework as well as spend two days each month meeting at the Anderson University Center of Excellence, which also houses the Anderson County Emergency Operations Center. You will take nine, four-credit courses (36 credit hours) over 20 months: two classes per spring and fall semester and one class during summer session.

All your coursework is focused on best practices and will have a direct, practical application in your day-to-day work and career aspirations. You will study:

The latest research methods

The role of law enforcement within the broader criminal justice system

The roles and responsibilities of executive-level leaders

How to navigate today’s diverse workplace

Strategic and tactical planning that can be applied to actual challenges you face on a daily basis

How to respond to the unique responsibilities law enforcement officials face from the news media

Your future

You can put your Master of Criminal Justice degree to use in a number of jobs: assistant chief or chief of police, manager in a state or federal law enforcement agency, a leadership position at a corrections facility or probation/parole office, or in private security. Some participants intend to seek election as sheriff. Others anticipate a post-retirement career as a criminal justice instructor or consultant.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Role of the Chief Executive
The Dynamics of Administration
Crime, Law & the Legal System
The Media & Political Survival
Applied Research Methods
Criminal Justice Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00

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More details

The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Anderson, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 182 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher learning

Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Submit a written nomination by a supervising employer or senior-level executive in the organization where the applicant is working

Provide a resume and goals statement detailing one’s professional aspirations

Currently work in a sworn, certified, or professional position in criminal justice, preferably in an upper- or middle-management position

Minimum of five years of experience working in the criminal justice field

TOEFL scores if English is not the student’s first language, and proof of current Visa for International Students

Work experience

To enroll in the Master of Criminal Justice program, you must have at least five years of law enforcement experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 525 USD per credit during 20 months.
National

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 525 USD per credit during 20 months.
In-State

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 525 USD per credit during 20 months.

Funding

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