Find out more about Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Behavior Analysis

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.

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.  

Behavior Analysis – This track prepares you to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Exam. The Behavior Analysis track is ideal for educators, mental health experts, psychologists, school resource officers, and others who examine and address the underlying causes of human behavior. This track is also offered as a post-graduate certification.

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