Master of Science in Criminal Justice/Global Issues

The continued growth of the Department of Homeland Security has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program prepares working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel for career advancement.

A master's degree can improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings. Additionally, you'll be better prepared for the future as law enforcement agencies are increasingly placing greater emphasis on education.

The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is built on a professional model of relevant, practical knowledge. The program offers two courses of study, a nonthesis track that lends itself to practical law enforcement applications and a research-based thesis track that focuses on theory and prepares you for criminal justice instruction.

There are four areas of specialization in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program: Law, Global Issues in Criminal Justice, Leadership and Executive Management, Corrections, and Policing.