Master's Degree

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration

Develop leadership, research, and policy skills for advanced roles across the criminal justice system.

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Degree

Master of Arts

Credit Hours

30 total · 5 terms

Format

100% Online · 8-week terms

The Program

Program Overview

This program (MCJE) is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in criminal justice, with a focus on social justice and reform, community engagement, social learning and cultural competency, and integrating technology into professional practice.

Career Outlook

Where This Degree Can Take You

Graduates gain career advancement opportunities, specialized knowledge, leadership skills, and increased earning potential within criminal justice agencies — along with expanded professional networks.

Career Advancement

Move into supervisory, administrative, and policy roles inside criminal justice agencies.

Specialized Knowledge

Deepen expertise in advanced criminal procedure, correctional administration, and criminological theory.

Leadership Skills

Build the administrative, research, and community-engagement skills modern justice leadership demands.

Expanded Networks

Connect with faculty, peers, and practitioners across law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

In addition to standard graduate admission requirements, this program requires the items below.

  • Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution (or foreign equivalent)
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50 (4.00 scale)
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Curriculum

What You'll Study

The program requires 30 total graduate credit hours. Core coursework is taken across five terms.

Required Sequence

Core Coursework (30 hours)

  • CJE 500 — Advanced Criminal Procedure
  • CJE 505 — Law Enforcement Administration
  • CJE 510 — Correctional Administration
  • CJE 600 — Advanced Criminology & Theory
  • CJE 540 — Criminal Justice Reform
  • CJE 541 — Restorative Justice Practices
  • CJE 610 — Advanced Research Methods
  • CJE 605 — Advanced Applied Statistics
  • CJE 542 — Community Engagement & Learning
  • CJE 699 — Capstone Option

Cognate Options

Choose specialized coursework in one of three cognates.

  • Social Justice and Reform
  • Cybersecurity
  • Professional Services

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition is billed per credit hour. See Tuition & Financial Aid for current rates.

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Your Next Step

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