Overview

The online master’s degree in Criminal Justice program from Johnson & Wales University combines criminological and organizational theory with policy and practice to help prepare you for leadership roles in the field. The coursework for this online degree program is academically rigorous to help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the public and private sides of today’s criminal justice landscape.

What you'll learn:

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

Demonstrate how criminological theory informs public policy and shapes the operation of the American criminal justice system.
Use management theory to evaluate the operation of a criminal justice agency and suggest policy changes to improve the operational effectiveness of the organization.
Articulate the importance of cultural and global diversity in creating a fair and just criminal justice system.
Apply moral philosophy to professional and ethical decision making in the field of criminal justice.
Utilize team leadership skills that include collaboration, problem solving, ethical awareness and appreciation of diversity to address problems faced by criminal justice agencies.
Communicate appropriately and effectively within various organizational contexts, employing appropriate technologies to organize and present information to address a range of audiences and purposes.
Analyze, evaluate and synthesize original criminal justice research that utilizes the scientific method and appropriate sampling, measurement and data collection techniques; evaluate proper data presentation, considering the ethics and politics of reporting.

Why earn your online Master of Science - Criminal Justice degree with JWU?

Prepped for the Professional World
We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.
Personalized Support
We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.
Learning on Your Schedule
We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.
Backed by Student Approval
Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Administration of Criminal Justice
Contemporary Criminology and Crime Prevention
Criminal Justice Ethics and Diversity in a Global Environment
Criminal Justice Capstone Project
Research and Inquiry
Advanced Legal Issues in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

JWU utilizes rolling admissions. International students are encouraged to apply 90 days prior to the intended start date.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice
Statement of Purpose: an essay explaining your motivation, aptitude and goals related to graduate-level study
Two letters of recommendation. Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant’s potential for success at the graduate level of study.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12630 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12630 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12630 USD / year

≈ 12630 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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What you'll learn:

Why earn your online Master of Science - Criminal Justice degree with JWU?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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