Criminal Justice Schools

Success in completing a criminal justice degree starts with selecting the right school for you. There are many criminal justice schoolsto choose from and the list can be overwhelming; however, the time spent researching a school can make the difference between successfully completing your degree and dropping out.

Lewis University
Lewis University offers an online Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice. Students choose from two tracks: Homeland Security or the custom Criminal/Social Justice track, which students can craft to meet their individual career goals.

Arizona State University
Arizona State University offers a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, which is designed to allow full-time students to complete the degree within as little as 18 months. The program is also open to part-time students.

Loyola University, New Orleans
Loyola University, New Orleans offers a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with specializations in Justice Administration and Forensic Science Administration. The program is designed for students who are working full time to be able to receive their degree within less than two years.

Boston University
Boston University’s program offers a Master of Criminal Justice with specializations in Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections and Homeland Security.

St. Joseph’s University
St. Joseph’s Master in Criminal Justice program offers specializations in Homeland Security and Behavior Analysis. St. Joseph’s also offers a Behavior Analysis Certification as a Post-Master’s Certificate Program.

Florida State University
Florida State University’s online program offers a 36 credit hour Master in Criminal Justice program. 21 of the total credits come from electives, allowing students to craft the coursework to their individual needs.

Michigan State University
Michigan State University’s online Masters of Science in Criminal Justice was the first online degree program offered by the school. MSU requires applicants to have had at least 12 credits of undergraduate coursework in political science, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, social work or any combination of these fields.

Northeastern University
Northeastern University offers an online Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership, which also requires a one-week summer residency in Boston. Northeastern estimates that the total tuition for the program is $22,470.

University of Massachusetts
The University of Massachusetts offers a 33 credit hour Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. UMass charges $530 per credit hour.

University of Wisconsin, Platteville
The University of Wisconsin, Platteville offers a 30 credit hour Master of Science in Criminal Justice with three possible areas of emphasis: Criminal Justice Management, Criminal Justice Theory and Victim and Offender Services.