Master of Science - Criminal Justice

The master of science in criminal justice provides students with a multidisciplinary approach to the wider criminal justice system, with particular emphasis on enhancing technical skills, critical thinking skills, decision-making processes, and increasing analytic capabilities to provide students with the ability to explain, predict, and prevent crime and victimization. Apply theories of crime to the extent, causes, and prevention of crime, the processes of criminalization, and the practices and reforms of the criminal justice system, in the U.S. and globally. Identify quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze crime and crime control systems. Articulate ethical implications of decision making in the criminal justice system. Explain the interdependence of institutions in the criminal justice system and broader social, legal and socioeconomic environments.

 

Career Path

With your MSc. criminal justice degree from Webster, you’ll be prepared for some of the most exciting career in Law Enforcement Officer, Cybercrime/Fraud Investigator, Victims Rights Advocate, Forensic Technician/Analyst, Private Investigator, Government Agent, (FBI, Homeland Security, U.S. Marshal)

Eligibility

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Webster University - St. Louis below



1. Bachelor Certificate

2. Bachelor Transcript

3. English proficiency Letter from University

4. Statement of Purpose

5. Passport

6. Recommendation Letter

7. CV

8.  WASSCE/A level Certificate 

English Language Requirement

Webster University St. Louis, Missouri will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes


August, 2025

From January, 2025 to May, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From May, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

May, 2026

From May, 2025 to March, 2026

Open

August, 2026

From May, 2025 to May, 2026

Likely Open

January, 2027

From January, 2026 to October, 2026

Not Open

August, 2027

From May, 2026 to May, 2027

Not Open