Overview

This program will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and management skills needed to succeed as a decision-maker and pursue a degree beyond a master's.

Through Saint Joseph’s University's 4+1 program, current undergraduate students who are completing a BS in criminal justice can also start earning credits towards the MS, allowing them to earn a master’s degree in criminal justice in just five years. Students interested in this option must apply to the graduate program in their junior year and be conditionally accepted before they complete their bachelor's degree.

What Can You Do With a Master's in Criminal Justice?

A graduate degree in criminal justice will prepare you to take on leadership roles in the field. Obtaining a master's in criminal justice can help you pursue many careers, including:

Local/State/Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Intelligence Analyst
Criminal Investigator
Federal Agent
Adjudicated Youth Counselor/Probation Officer
Substance Abuse Counselor/Parole Professional

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Analysis
Advanced Research Methods & Analysis
Criminological Theory
Ethics and Criminal Justice

Professional Writing for Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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More details

Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 203 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.
Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
Submit a personal statement.
Submit resume.
Submit two letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13185 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13185 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13185 USD / year

≈ 13185 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

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Overview

What Can You Do With a Master's in Criminal Justice?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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