Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Fraud Examination

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What You’ll Learn

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program, with a concentration in Fraud Examination, provides students with an opportunity to focus their graduate studies on the interdisciplinary skills necessary to investigate, detect, and deter fraud and other financial crimes. Students will combine foundational accounting and financial management courses with the investigation, deterrence, and law courses necessary to make a direct, positive impact for their future employers. Throughout their coursework, students will examine the effects of fraud and financial crimes on corporate organizations, government entities, organized crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and the financing of terrorist activities.

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What can I do with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Fraud Examination?

Law Enforcement Officer Bailiff Civil Process Server Court Security Officer Correctional Officer Security Guard Private Investigator Parole or Probation Officer Victim Advocate Drug and Alcohol Counselor

5%* Estimated Job Growth

Keys to Success

To be successful in the Criminal Justice program, students need a strong ethical sensibility, an interest in promoting justice, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to think on their feet. Working professionals can build on a career with a program designed to be completed entirely online. Discover your true potential in the exciting field of Criminal Justice. Earning your degree at South College will enable you to demonstrate an understanding of financial transactions and fraud schemes utilized by individuals. You’ll learn to implement strategies and techniques to uncover, prevent and deter fraudulent activities within an institution, and discuss the various laws associated with the investigation, evidence gathering and prosecution of white-collar criminals.

Program Features Include

100% online coursework completed in 12 months (full-time)
Work full-time while completing your degree online
Flexible five- and 10-week courses promote focus
No GRE or GMAT required
Learn from subject matter experts with real-world experience and expertise
Completing program prepares students for CFE exam
ACFE Manual is used as a course reference

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Continuing Education

Accreditation or Approval

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South College.

Admissions Requirements

Consumer Information

Amounts for tuition, fees, books, and supplies are subject to change. South College follows the required methodology provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for the reporting of employment information for graduates. This information is compiled on an annual basis and submitted to the Commission by October 15 each year for graduates during the most recently completed reporting year (July 1-June 30). For more detailed information related to the calculation of graduate employment rates, please click here.

*The career options listed above are a small sample of potential job titles, and are not meant to be comprehensive. Students may or may not find employment in these positions. Job growth statistics are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014–2024 projections. Note that the Bureau does not publish estimates for all job titles, so in some cases these numbers are an approximation based on similar job titles.

Success at South College

The thing we like most about attending South College is the amazing instructors we have had who encourage us in school, help whenever needed, and always go the extra mile for their students. If we decide to further our degree we are going to come back to South College.

- Amanda and Breanna Brown, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

One of the major reasons I chose South College was for the smaller class sizes. It allows more one-on-one time between students and professors, which enhances the learning experience for me.

- Elizabeth Frerichs, Bachelor of Science in Health Science

I went to college originally straight out of high school with the intent of majoring in musical performance with a concentration in theoretical studies. I was not prepared to for college at that point, so I decided to gain some experience and maturity by joining the work force full-time. After working for 10 years, I felt it was time to try school again.

- Adam Hatcher, Bachelor of Business Administration

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