Program Details
Help people facing unimaginable trauma with the skills and training you receive in the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice specializing in Special Victims. This program goes beyond standard criminal justice topics, allowing you to focus your efforts on helping victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and other traumatic crimes.
In this online Criminal Justice degree, you will take core classes covering law, leadership, and research methods. The specialization curriculum prepares you with vital skills in crisis counseling, trauma-informed investigation, and de-escalation techniques. Students can also choose to study topics such as nonprofit management, public policy, mental health, and victim advocacy.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Wayland Baptist University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Additional Materials May Be Required, Official College Transcript(s)