Leadership-focused graduate degree preparing professionals for advancement in justice agencies.
Designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in criminal justice. Flexible format with asynchronous courses and eight start dates per year. Ranked #3 nationally for online graduate education. Faculty ranked #1 in research productivity by Southern Association of Colleges.
• Degree Required: Master of Science (MS)
• GRE/GMAT: Required or Recommended
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Official Transcripts: Required
Most programs have rolling admissions or deadlines in early winter for fall admission. Check the official program website for exact dates.
36 credit hours (non-thesis option); Criminal Justice Leadership and Management focus; Core courses: Critical Analysis of Justice Administration, Seminar in Organization and Administration, Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis, Computer/Technology Applications, Ethics of Criminal Justice, Community Theory and Administration of Justice, Prescribed electives in police, corrections, criminology, specialized topics
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