Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University’s criminal justice degree program combines hands-on learning
with academic tradition to prepare a student for their future in a law enforcement
profession.
One of the leading
military colleges in the United States, Saint Leo University prides itself
on serving the community and the people, making them the ideal choice for learning
about a career in public service. The criminal justice program provides training
in ethics, legalities, forensics, and social impacts within the field. This is the
ideal place to get started
on your criminal justice career.
The Criminal Justice Master’s Degree Programs Available
Saint Leo University offers several competitive, quality master’s degree programs, and the program
in criminal justice is no exception. The master’s degree in criminal justice is
a two-year program designed to prepare the student for higher positions in law enforcement.
It can be completed on campus, online, or any combination thereof. Students that
complete the program on campus take two classes at a time over a sixteen week period,
and students that participate via distance learning take one class at a time over
an eight week period. There is also an accelerated program available to complete
the master’s degree in under two years, though this requires approval on an individual
basis.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Critical Incident Management Specialization
This specialization is designed for those individuals who are seeking to expand
their current knowledge in the field of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science. This
specialization in Forensic Science is designed to provide the student with the basic
understanding of the practices in the forensic field with the practitioners experience
in the field of Criminal Justice.
By offering this specialization, we create an opportunity for the criminal justice
professional to assist with the operation of a criminal justice agency during incidents
where forensic science is a factor and to relate the best practices of Forensic
Science to their field. This course material is extremely pertinent to their understanding
of the basic components within the public and private criminal justice field.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice with Forensic Science Specialization
The Specialization in Criminal Incident Management is designed for those individuals
who are seeking to expand their current knowledge in the field of Criminal Justice.
This specialization is intended to blend the core required courses together and
provide the student with the basic understanding of the practices in critical incident
management.
By offering this specialization, Saint Leo University creates an opportunity for
the criminal justice professional to assist with the operation of a criminal justice
agency during the times of disasters or critical incidents. The course material
is extremely pertinent to an individual’s understanding of the basic components
within the field of emergency management and critical incidents.
For students looking for a Master of Science with a stronger focus in criminal incident
management, Saint Leo University also offers the Master of Science in Critical Incident
Management.
MSCJ with Critical Incident Management Specialization
As part of its mission as a University committed to serving community and student needs, Saint Leo University offers post-baccalaureate certificate programs online. Each of the programs is designed to assist professionals in meeting challenging career goals and to prepare them for the rapidly changing professional world in which they live and work.
- The first requirement the Graduate Admissions Committee looks for is if you have obtained a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college/university, and earned a 3.0 GPA or higher the last 60 units of your undergraduate degree.
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The GMAT requirement is waived for students whose last 60 credit hours of their GPA are a 3.0 or above. Students with a GPA of below a 2.75 are required to complete the GMAT requirement.
Traditional Study
Completing the master’s program in criminal justice at a campus, command school,
summer institute, or off-site location is the traditional method in which students
obtain their degree. This method is best suited for students looking to stay at
a university and have the “traditional college experience.”
Online Study
The master’s program in criminal justice is offered as a distance learning degree
for students that would like to pursue their career goals around their busy lifestyle.
This method is ideal for hectic schedules, as the student is offered maximum flexibility
in when to attend class. The online study program provides the same valuable, merited
learning as the traditional study option.
Blended Study
The blended study option allows students to alternate between traditional and online
study. Classes are scheduled at a campus intermittently on weekends and the rest
of the program is available online. This allows working students the advantage of
distance learning’s flexibility, while still being able to attend campus on the
weekends for face-to-face interaction with their professors.
The Foundation of the Criminal Justice Program
Saint Leo University has participated in educating criminal justice professionals
for over three decades. The program was built on the foundation of addressing the
needs of individuals looking to expand their career opportunities with affordable,
flexible, quality college education.
The social and legal changes that have occurred since the Master of Science Criminal
Justice Degree Program was first designed has caused its content to similarly shift
to meet society’s needs. Saint Leo University thusly has employed a dynamic approach
to the criminal justice field, making sure the Master’s Degree Program parallels
the ever-evolving shifts in the work force. The instructors of the program have
the hands-on experience in the field to continually provide students with the best
educational background possible and stress the core values in today’s criminal justice
system.