Master of Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Public Administration

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What You’ll Learn

The MS in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Public Administration program is the ideal next step for students and professionals who are interested in gaining leadership related to 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, your courses focus on developing skills in areas such as assessment, strategic planning, grant writing, and budgeting.

The flexibility offered by online learning allows you to work toward your education goals and maintain current obligations with less strain on your schedule.

As you work toward your future professional goals, review the related information at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Keys to Success

To be successful in this program, developing leadership, planning, and administrative skills are crucial. You must be self-driven, disciplined, and organized.

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 are frequently available for assistance and advice.

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).

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

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

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

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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