Overview

Justice Administration from University of Louisville degree delivers a forward-thinking curriculum that builds unwavering crime fighters and justice advocates—helping you move yourself, and our society, forward. You will learn from award-winning faculty with extensive expertise in the criminal justice system, justice administration, theories of crime and delinquency, legal issues in criminal justice, and advanced statistics and research methods.

Careers

Criminal investigator

Criminal records manager

Crime prevention specialist

Correctional treatment specialist

Corrections officer supervisor

Court case manager

Emergency management director

Juvenile justice supervisor

Police chief; Police commissioner

Probation and parole officer; supervisor

Security planning manager

Special agent (DEA; FBI)

U.S. Marshal

Victim advocate

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Criminal Justice System

Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Management

Theories of Crime and Delinquency

Applied Statistics in Criminal Justice

Domestic & Family Violence

Capital Punishment

White Collar Crime

Serial Murder

Race and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice

Homeland Security

Covert Operations in Policing

Managing Organization Performance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Fully structured
Continuous support with feedback on request
Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Louisville, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Legal Studies View 100 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete application for admission

Submit $65 non-refundable application fee

Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from accredited institutions

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Two recommendation forms from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s academic or professional capabilities

Original essay identifying the applicant's background, professional interest and goals, and the applicant's motivation and potential for successful completion of graduate work

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Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15300 USD / year

≈ 15300 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15300 USD / year

≈ 15300 USD / year

Funding

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