Tailor Your Criminal Justice Master's Degree with a Concentration
Broaden your career opportunities by choosing a specialization that fits your career
goals.
M.S. in Criminal Justice: General Concentration
Gain a broad understanding of key areas of criminal justice, such as court administration,
juvenile justice, law enforcement, ethics, civil liberties, corrections and more.
This concentration qualifies you for careers in criminal justice like probation or
correctional officer, first-line supervisor of correctional officers, public safety
officer, emergency management director and others.
M.S. in Criminal Justice: Security Studies Concentration
Gain specialized knowledge in homeland security, intelligence analysis, border security,
crime analysis, terrorism, transnational crime and other areas related to security.
This concentration prepares you for leadership roles in criminal investigation, customs
and border protection, private security and more.
FAQ About the Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program
Learn more about the field of criminal justice and our graduate program.
What is a master's degree in criminal justice?
A master's degree in criminal justice is a graduate-level credential that allows
you to assume advanced roles in law enforcement, criminology, border patrol, personal
security and other areas of criminal justice.
What can you do with a master's in criminal justice?
A master's in criminal justice degree qualifies you for numerous advanced careers
and leadership roles in criminal justice. Whether you want to become a professor of
criminal justice, a criminal profiler, criminologist, criminal investigator or federal
probation officer, a master's degree in criminal justice prepares you for those roles
and many others.
How long is a master's degree in criminal justice?
You can complete the TROY master's degree in criminal justice in two years or less
by taking classes full time.
How many credits do you need for a master's in criminal justice?
You must complete 30 credit hours to earn a master's in criminal justice degree at
TROY.
Is criminal justice or related background required to apply for the program?
No criminal justice background is required; however, students who do not have a bachelor's
degree in criminal justice or related fields may be required to complete additional
coursework.
Is there an internship opportunity within the M.S. in criminal justice program?
Yes, students can take up to six credit hours of internship.
Does the diploma master's of criminal justice specify 鈥榦nline'?
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