Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Jacksonville State University

Program Details

Choice is always a good thing, and with Jacksonville State University’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice, you can choose between a thesis option or a non-thesis track. The online criminal justice degree leads to work in such roles as:

  • Policy analyst
  • Private security
  • Victim advocate
  • Crime reduction / prevention

Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you study applied data analysis, research methods, and administration. Students who opt out of writing a thesis must pass a comprehensive examination.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Jacksonville State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)