Master of Science in Criminal Justice

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What You’ll Learn

The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program has been designed for working criminal justice professionals who want to improve their proficiency or advance their knowledge in criminal justice. The program may also be attractive to those who wish to gain beginning knowledge in field. The flexible online format of the program gives you the freedom to learn without sacrificing your current obligations.

Students in this program will receive thorough coverage of theoretical, analytical, and practical skills related to criminal justice focuses. In addition to working to gain a strong knowledge base, students must also learn to collaborate, analyze scholarly articles, and break down both historical and contemporary issues in the field. The courses in this program are designed to help equip students with the tools to approach the complex issues facing criminal justice leaders with knowledge and confidence.

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Keys to Success

Success in the Master of Criminal Justice program necessitates the ability to work well with others, be self-directed and proactive about time management, and apply complex concepts to relevant theoretical and practical scenarios.

South College’s online Master of Criminal Justice program was created with professionals in mind. In the process of designing this program, South College reached out to local criminal justice professionals so that their input could inform the structure of the courses. With their suggestions incorporated, the program is ideally suited to prepare students with relevant knowledge and skills.

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Accreditation or Approval

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels, as well as certificates. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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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 published via the institution website 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.

Success at South College

I am currently in the Bachelor’s of Business Administration program with a Concentration in Accounting. I felt that given my personal interests, strengths, and skills, that a degree in accounting would be the right choice. Also, I wanted to choose something that had the potential to allow work/life balance in the future as both are important to me.

- Anjali Doshi, Bachelor of Business Administration

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

I considered dozens of schools with similar online programs, but South College was just so proactive and more helpful than the others. It was stress-free for me to enroll and get started. Also, being a military-friendly institution made it easier for me to use my Post 9/11 GI Bill^® benefits with the Yellow Ribbon Program.

- Meghan Hosea, Master of Business Administration

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