Overview

This programme 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 programme, 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 programme 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

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Professional Writing for Criminal Justice

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-15 00:00:00 , International

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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 205 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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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.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

13185 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13185 USD / year

≈ 13185 USD / year
Domestic

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

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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