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Our society rests on a foundation of honor and justice. That's why the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at Slippery Rock University is such an important program. This program is ideal for both working professionals in the criminal justice field and traditional graduate students who value the accessibility of online learning. This program's 30-credit curriculum can be completed in 15 to 18 months, and includes a combination of coursework focused on theory, practical skills, and research. All online classes are taught by expert faculty members with doctorate degrees in criminology. Whether you're pursuing a career in public service or law enforcement or aspire to doctorate-level education, Slippery Rock University will help you build a rock-solid plan for the future.

DESCRIPTION

SRU's Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program offers coursework on the three components of the Criminal Justice System, as well as criminological theory, research, and statistical methodologies. This program is designed to serve the educational needs of working criminal justice professionals in Western Pennsylvania and elsewhere. The curriculum offers flexibility for professionals in the field who desire an advanced criminal justice degree for workforce enhancement purposes, and quality credentials for students who aspire to earn doctorate degrees in criminology.

HIGHLIGHTS

SRU's online Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice offers:

Best Online Master's Degree in Criminal Justice (via collegechoice.net)

Flexibility to fit your busy schedule with classes offered exclusively online

A 30-credit curriculum that can be completed in 15 to 18 months

A combination of coursework that focuses on theory, practical skills and research

Faculty with earned doctorate degrees in the field of criminology

An option of a thesis, internship, or general track

This program offers general, thesis and internship tracks. Thesis students are required to write and defend a research paper (defense of thesis may require an on-campus visit) of appropriate scholarly rigor for a culminating post-graduate work. Non-thesis students will be required to successfully complete a field internship experience and pass a set of comprehensive exams. General option students will be required to successfully complete 30 credit hours of coursework and pass a set of comprehensive exams. Students may attend this program either full-time or half-time.