Master of Science in Criminal Justice

This degree program will help prepare you to pursue high-level opportunities in law enforcement, security, court systems, education, and training. Students can choose a specialization to focus on an area of study that best fits their career and educational goals.

The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is built on a professional model of relevant, practical knowledge. The program offers two courses of study, a nonthesis track that lends itself to practical law enforcement applications and a research-based thesis track that focuses on theory and prepares you for criminal justice instruction. There are four areas of specialization in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law, Global Issues in Criminal Justice, Leadership and Executive Management, and Policing.

Who Should Take This Program?
This degree program is for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further a career in criminal justice.

Qualify for higher-level positions in:

• Law enforcement
• Court systems
• Education and training
• Security