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Online Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice from Lewis University

Lewis University has been offering the MSCSJ from its Chicago-area campus for more than 30 years, making it one of the nation's most established and successful Criminal/Social Justice programs. Many Lewis University graduates are now serving as police chiefs, federal agents, advanced criminologists and in many other high-ranking positions.

Law enforcement and public safety leaders with a combination of management skill and social awareness are in high demand throughout the criminal justice system. Local, state and federal agencies want men and women who can not only preserve law and order but who can also safeguard the rights of all members of society. To meet the need, Lewis University's popular Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice (MSCSJ) degree program is now available online, giving a new generation of criminal justice professionals the opportunity to develop their leadership and administrative skills while learning to be stewards of human rights and social justice in their communities and throughout the country.

In addition to the latest in criminal justice administrative education and social justice analysis, MSCSJ students can also choose between two career-focused tracks designed for maximum return in the marketplace of Criminal/Social Justice jobs.

• Homeland Security Track: With online courses in bio-terrorism prevention, disaster response, continuity planning and more, this track is ideal for careers at public law enforcement and intelligence agencies as well as private security firms. As part of this five-course track, students will take three courses to earn the Homeland Security specialization, giving graduates a unique advantage as they compete for top positions in public and private agencies.
• Custom Criminal/Social Justice Track: Students in this track design their own custom curriculum from a variety of Criminal/Social Justice courses including juvenile justice, correctional counseling, white collar crime, domestic violence and more. With nearly a dozen online electives to choose from, students can zero in on the knowledge and skills best suited to their personal interests and career goals.

Another strength of the online MSCSJ is its educators. Lewis University professors don't just bring top academic credentials to their online classrooms--they enrich lessons with decades of real-world experience in the Criminal/Social Justice field. Each professor offers invaluable career perspective to students along with a commitment to personal, one-on-one service and support.

About Lewis University

Founded in 1932, Lewis University helped pioneer the concept of Criminal/Social Justice more than 30 years ago. Today, Lewis professors bring decades of combined experience in the field to online programs built around the demanding schedules of busy, working adults. Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review for eight consecutive years, Lewis is the ninth largest not-for-profit university in Illinois. Lewis University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,1 a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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