Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Administration of Criminal Justice
Salem State University

Program Details

You can choose your path—thesis or non-thesis, with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Administration of Criminal Justice from Salem State University. The online criminal justice degree builds your foundational knowledge with core coursework in such topics as:

  • Theories of crime
  • Statistical analysis
  • Advanced research methods
  • Criminal laws and the judicial system

Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you enjoy the flexibility of asynchronous classes. With a part-time schedule, students enroll in two courses per semester to complete their studies in two years.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Salem State University is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.7 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a cognate field and successful completion of a course in basic statistics.