Program Details
The online criminal justice master's at Saint Joseph’s University stresses theory and research, administration, and managing effective change within the criminal justice system. The courses built within the MSCJ curriculum were designed to shape students’ knowledge in research and the latest trends in criminal justice as well as in administrative strategies. The curriculum includes core courses on:
- Research Methods and Analysis
- Criminology Theory
- Ethics and Criminal Justice
- Professional Writing for Law Enforcement
With six career-focused concentrations, coursework is optimized for student’s current and future CJ specialized aspirations. The six concentrations students can select from include:
- General
- Behavioral Analysis
- Behavioral Management
- Federal Law Enforcement
- Homeland Security
- Intelligence and Crime Analysis
Each concentration emphasizes criminological theory and research to provide you with foundational knowledge regarding the causes of crime and factors affecting it.
General Concentration – Cater your degree to your specific career goals by custom building your program with a selection of courses from the other concentrations.
At Saint Joseph’s, you’ll learn from those who drive the industry and set the trends that the next generation of Criminal Justice leaders must embrace. Faculty sourced directly from the Criminal Justice field teach all courses in the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program. The distinguished faulty ensure that students receive the latest and most relevant MSCJ education that aligns with individual career goals.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Saint Joseph’s University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeAdmission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent