MA/MS in Criminal Justice and Corrections

This master's degree in criminology and justice serves professionals who want to move up in their field or change direction. It is a one-year program with cross-disciplinary, skills-focused content. Every student completes core courses in criminological theory, justice policy, research methods and the justice system. Each then picks two specialization tracks from five choices: forensic psychology, public safety, fraud, forensic accounting and cyber analytics. Time to completion depends on the starting term, with a fall start finishing sooner than a spring or summer start. Students can attend on campus or online, and the program emphasizes service, integrity and community impact. Students may pursue the degree to move into leadership or to change careers. Specialization tracks allow students to focus on a topic that matches their goals.