The Masters of Science in Criminal Justice helps students develop the necessary problem-solving skills to address contemporary and evolving problems with innovative, ethical, and evidence-based solutions. This is a 30-credit program and can be completed in a few as 10 months. Students do not need to have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or work experience to gain admission the program.

Effective leaders are needed in criminal justice now more than ever. The MS in Criminal Justice program at USC gives you the knowledge and skills you need to positively effect change. Our curriculum provides a holistic view of the criminal justice system, from law enforcement, to the legal system, and corrections. Earn your master’s in 1 or 2 years, no GRE or GMAT required.

100% online, 31 units, 20 months. The prestigious MS-LEPSL program at the University of San Diego is ranked as one of the best online criminal justice master's degree programs in the country. The skills-centric curriculum is designed for current and aspiring law enforcement executives who want to develop their leadership skills and prepare for promotion. Endorsed by law enforcement, highly rated by students, and affordable. Graduate with a degree you can be proud of from a top 100 university.

This degree is a practitioner-based program with no GRE requirement. The program is developed to meet the needs of students employed in the criminal justice field as well as students entering the workforce. Taking the route without a thesis provides you with the option of choosing six hours of criminal justice electives in addition to the 24 hours of required courses, instead of a thesis.