Criminal Justice (MS)
Degree
Master of Science
Major Credits
30
Total Credits
30
Time to Completion
18 Months
Locations
Online
Overview
The Criminal Justice graduate program provides students with evidence-based practices and practical skills to advance their professional and academic careers while promoting social justice, restorative justice, advancing public policy, and being a change agent in the diverse communities they will serve.
Program Highlights
- The Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University offers a flexible degree plan suitable for students seeking to further their professional careers as well as students seeking an academic path.
- The program emphasizes contemporary evidence based practices in justice system administration but also builds students' methodological and analytical skills, preparing them to be innovators in the field.
- The program has 11 full time faculty with terminal degrees and field experience, with many engaging on ongoing research programs.
- Students working towards a Criminal Justice Leadership Graduate Certificate may track into the Master of Science program and earn the degree by completing 15 additional credits.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Statement indicating how a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice fits into your future plans.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- TOEFL iBT score of 61 or better, or IELTS score of 6.0 or better
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member
Criminal Justice MS Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
| Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
| Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Criminal Justice Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Contact Graduate Studies