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Master of Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Public Administration

CAMPUSES South College Online Programs
SCHOLARSHIPS Yellow Ribbon

What You’ll Learn

In the criminal justice field, there are dozens of satisfying and productive career paths to choose from. An M.S. in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Public Administration is the ideal next step for students and professionals who are interested in leadership roles in government agencies or other public sector criminal justice organizations, especially those with a public safety, homeland security, or social service focus.

This is an online program designed to accommodate working professionals. Through interactive instructional software and collaboration with other students in the program, you will receive an education focused on skills like assessment, strategic planning, grant writing, and budgeting that will be vital to your success.

The flexibility offered by online learning allows you to meet both your education goals and current obligations with less strain on your schedule. The shortened length of the program makes this an affordable and convenient option for students who want to focus solely on the public administration aspect of criminal justice.

 

Criminal Justice

What can I do with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Public Administration?

Criminal Intelligence Analyst Emergency Management Director Criminal Justice Division Director Program Coordinator Court Administrator Warden Police Chief Law Enforcement Administrator

4%* Estimated Job Growth

Keys to Success

To be successful in this program, as in this field, leadership, planning, and administrative skills are crucial. You must be self-driven, disciplined, and organized to succeed in a program that requires you to schedule your own learning.

South College is committed to supporting our students in any way we can. Though the online format encourages independence for busy students, it also provides many collaboration and communication opportunities with your instructors and classmates alike, and the faculty is frequently available for assistance and advice.

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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.

Various programs have earned programmatic accreditation or approval as well.

Admission 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.

Student Success at South College

Meghan Hosea

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
Adam Hatcher

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
Amanda and Breanna Brown, A South College Success Story

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
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