Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Criminology
Salem State University

Program Details

You can prepare for a research or administrative career with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Criminology from Salem State University. The online criminal justice degree offers electives in such topics as:

  • Hate crimes
  • White collar crime
  • Gangs in America
  • Mental illness and the criminal justice system

Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you explore a robust curriculum focusing on research methods, criminal justice administration, and criminological theory. Graduates can enter the workforce or continue their studies toward a doctorate.

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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.