Masters Degrees in Criminal Justice Overview

Online and campus-based criminal justice masters degree programs allow students to continue their education and earn a graduate degree with a program that will fit their schedule and help them meet their personal or professional goals. Whether you have just completed a bachelors degree program, or are returning to school after many years gaining experience in the criminal justice industry, a criminal justice masters degree program will expand your employment opportunities, increase your earning potential and provide you with the education to advance your career.

Earning a masters degree in criminal justice will prepare you to move into management or administrative positions in law enforcement or corrections, or to become a criminal justice teacher or researcher. For those who are already working in the criminal justice sector, a masters degree in criminal justice can also provide the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and expertise in a specialization within the field.

Online College Guru is here to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your education and your future. Browse our complete list of schools offering criminal justice masters degree programs to find the online or campus-based graduate criminal justice program that is right for you.

Online Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

Accreditation  

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Bachelor's and Master's degrees: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.

Accreditation  

Utica College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.The Graduate Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), American Physical Therapy Association.The Graduate Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Arizona Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Programs Offered  
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Florida Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Accreditation  

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

Accreditation  

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Accreditation  

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Accreditation  

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Washington Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Colorado Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Nevada Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Minnesota Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Oklahoma Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Georgia Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Accreditation  
Degree-granting.
Accreditation  

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Accreditation  

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Illinois Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Master's
    Programs Offered  
    • Master's
    • Criminal Justice Degrees

    Missouri Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice
    • Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management- Criminal Justice

    Ohio Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    Programs Offered  
    • Criminal Justice

      Pennsylvania Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

      Programs Offered  
      • Master's
      • Criminal Justice Degrees
      Accreditation  

      Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

      Texas Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

      Accreditation  

      Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-679-4500).

      Wisconsin Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

      Programs Offered  
      • Master's

        Alaska Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

        Accreditation  

        Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

        Accreditation  

        McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

        Accreditation  

        Bryant and Stratton College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

        Mississippi Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

        Programs Offered  
        • Master of Science in Criminal Justice

          Puerto Rico Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

          Programs Offered  
          • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

            Tennessee Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Virginia Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Alabama Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            South Carolina Campus Colleges Offering Criminal Justice Programs

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

            Accreditation  

            Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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