Overview

Course details

Walden University’s MS in Criminal Justice program will prepare students to effectively work within criminal justice agencies, governmental organizations, and the private sector. The programs comprise a core of contemporary theory and practice as well as the study of national and international issues in the administration of criminal justice.

This includes the intersections of management of local, state, and federal criminal justice systems. Thus, it provides the ability to practically apply knowledge and skills that will impact society. With a unique blend of criminal behavioural theory, human services, technology, homeland security, and management, the program will provide students with critical 21st-century skills.

The General Program can help you gain a unique blend of technology, homeland security, and management skills that you can apply immediately on the job or use to advance your career.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Utilize theory and research to analyze historical trends and current perspectives in criminal justice.
Use research to evaluate factors related to crime and the impact of crime on criminal justice policies, practices, and procedures.
Evaluate the impact of U.S. constitutional policy and procedures on the criminal justice system.
Analyze the impact of the criminal justice process on victims and perpetrators.
Synthesize principles from criminal justice theories, processes, and practices to promote social justice and positive social change.
Compare the structural functions and interactions of law enforcement, courts, and corrections within the criminal justice system at the local, state, and federal level.
Discuss how criminal justice laws and policies are adopted, implemented, and evaluated.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Nature of Crime and Criminology
Victimology
Controversies in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Research

Special Populations
Criminal Justice Ethics and Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

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

A bachelor's degree or higher

Walden requires the following information to be considered for admission into any of its online degree programs. Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)

Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet

Tuition Fee

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International

21120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 550 USD per credit during 15 months.
National

21120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 550 USD per credit during 15 months.
In-State

21120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 550 USD per credit during 15 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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