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Advancing your career in any area of criminal justice requires work experience and training. Many law enforcement professionals choose to speed up the career advancement process by earning a master's degree in criminal justice. In combination with work experience a master's degree can act as a catalyst for promotional opportunities. A master's program provides a way to broaden one's skill sets and prepare for leadership positions in the field as well as doctoral programs and faculty positions.

Earn your Master's Degree in Criminal Justice online from one of the country’s leading online and fully accredited criminal justice schools. All the online colleges and universities you find below are regionally or nationally accredited. Complete your master degree in criminal justice without interrupting your career or life. An online master's degree can be completed at your own pace with structured curriculum options available. 

These schools offer the finest criminal justice education in the country and have attracted some of the most noted and respected leaders from government and state agencies including police chiefs, counter terrorism experts, DEA agents, police officers, highway patrol officers, CIA Agents, and FBI agents. The following schools offer a variety of online master degrees in criminal justice, some with specific areas of emphasis.  

Schools Offering Criminal Justice Master's Degrees

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University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix can help prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

Master of Science in Administration and Justice Security

Abilene Christian University:

Master's in Conflict Resolution & Reconciliation
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution

Anna Maria College:

Master's in Emergency Management
Master's in Fire Science

Boston University: Well known and respected in the law enforcement community as a top tier master's education. Many federal, city, county, and state law enforcement professionals have earned their master's degree from Boston University.

Master's - Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University:

Master's in Criminal Justice

Capella University: Capella University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Capella is one of a handful of schools with an educational alliance with the FBI. In 2006 & 2008, Capella was named one of the Top Five online SHRM Learning System® providers by the Society for Human Resource Management.

MS in Public Safety - Criminal Justice
MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Public Safety - Public Safety Leadership
MS in Human Resource Management - Legal Studies

Colorado Technical University Online:

MS in Management - Criminal Justice

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Creighton University:

Online Master of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - International Concentration

Eastern Kentucky University - College of Justice and Safety:

Bachelor's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
Master's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies

Eastern Kentucky University Online:

Certificates: Fire & Emergency Services, Homeland Security, Occupational Safety
Master's in Safety, Security & Emergency Management: Fire & Emergency Services, Homeland Security, Occupational Safety, Ergonomics

Everest University Online :

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The George Washington University:

Master of Professional Studies Paralegal Studies

Kaplan University: School of Criminal Justice

Master of Science in Criminal Justice
MSCJ - Corrections
MSCJ - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
MSCJ - Law
MSCJ - Leadership and Executive Management

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Keiser University: E-Campus

Master's in Criminal Justice Online

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Lewis University:

Master of Science in Public Safety Administration

Northwestern University:

Master's in Public Policy & Administration

Norwich University:

Master of Arts in Diplomacy
Master of Justice Administration
Master of Public Administration

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Saint Joseph's University:

Certificate in Behavior Analysis
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science Behavior Analysis Specialization
Master of Science Homeland Security Specialization

Saint Leo University: Online

Master of Science in Criminal Justice
MBA - Criminal Justice Concentration

South University: Online

Master's Criminal Justice

University of Cincinnati: Online

Master's Criminal Justice ( 1 year and 2 year programs)

Utica College Online:

MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management

Virginia College:

MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Cybersecurity

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

M.P.A. - Homeland Security Policy
M.P.A. - Law and Public Policy
M.P.A. - Local Government Management
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism & Security
M.S. in Psychology - Crisis Management & Response
M.I.S.M. - Enterprise Information Security

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