Overview

At every level of the criminal justice system, professionals face new challenges that didn’t exist even a decade ago. Threats to public safety never stop evolving. To meet the demands of the modern-day criminal justice field, education in criminal justice can’t stop evolving either.

And neither can we.

Key Features

At the King Graduate School from Monroe University, they designed the Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice to grow along with the field itself. They also designed it as a hybrid program — 2/3 on campus and 1/3 online — to stand out among graduate criminal justice programs.

The hybrid learning format combines hands-on, face-to-face training with the innovation of what U.S. News and World Report consistently names one of the best criminal justice online master’s programs in the country.

Even if you’ve already begun your criminal justice career, you know that education is the key to career advancement. The best criminal justice master’s programs prepare you to do more than work in the field — they prepare you to lead.

As you pursue your Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, you’ll deepen your understanding of the psychology and sociology of criminal behavior, but you’ll do more than merely identify problems. You’ll identify solutions with the guidance of faculty who’ve devoted their lives to doing the same.

After all, what is the study of criminal justice? It’s not just about punishment or the use of force. It’s about improving the conditions that lead individuals to commit crime. It’s about advancing society — and advancing your career at the same time. To do that, you need the tools that only advanced study can provide.

Careers

From your local police department to the Department of Homeland Security, there’s always a demand for well-trained, well-educated criminal justice professionals. With a Master’s in Criminal Justice, jobs and postgraduate opportunities become open to you in new, exciting ways.

Here are just a few of the Master’s In Criminal Justice careers waiting for Monroe graduates:

Police detective supervisor

Correctional officer supervisor

Victim advocacy

Homeland security agent

Counterterrorism

Emergency planning and management

DEA agent

FBI agent

Criminal investigator

Forensic accountant

Forensic science technician

Secret service agent

Cybersecurity investigator

Correctional counselor

Juvenile counselor

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Terrorism & Counter Terrorism

Research Methods and Data Analysis

Perspective on Drugs, Alcohol, and the Criminal Justice System

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

Public Policy in Criminal Justice Issues

The Supreme Court, U.S. Constitution, And Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Bronxville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education.

Candidates must submit:

A completed application for admission.

A 500-word essay describing your career goals and why you want to pursue a master’s degree.

A current résumé.

Transcripts from all prior educational institutions attended.

Two (2) letters of recommendation.

Criminal Justice candidates must also participate in a pre-admission interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19280 USD / year

≈ 19280 USD / year
Out-of-State

19280 USD / year

≈ 19280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19280 USD / year

≈ 19280 USD / year

Additional Details

International online tuition $461/ credit

Funding

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