Master of Criminal Justice Administration (Online)

Master of Criminal Justice Administration (Online)

A Master's in Criminal Justice (M.C.J.) degree can help pave the way for advancement in professional opportunities in law enforcement, homeland security, courts, police administration, correctional management, probation, parole, juvenile justice, drug rehabilitation, private security, or private investigations. You can earn your Master's in Criminal Justice degree entirely online through MTSU! Students can choose either the thesis option or a non-thesis option.

Career Path

A Master of Criminal Justice degree allows graduates to pursue advanced opportunities in law enforcement, courts, and corrections at the federal, state, or local level, or with private security or businesses associated with the criminal justice system. Master of Criminal Justice holders also may continue studies for careers in higher education or for law degrees. Some occupations for MTSU graduates from this program: Attorney, Chief of police, Corporate security officer/director, Court administrator, Criminal justice professor, Crisis counselor, Emergency services director, Family resource specialist, Forensic scientist, Investigator, Juvenile court judge, Police officer, Pre-trial release/pre-trial diversion officer, Probation officer/director, Public information officer, Regulatory board investigator.