MS in Criminal Justice
Gain essential skills for a high-demand field with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Webster University. Take classes online and on-campus and complete your degree within two years. Graduate with the knowledge and preparation to:
The nature of crime—in the U.S. and around the world—has changed dramatically over the past few decades. And with heightened concerns of 21st-century terrorism, along with the challenges found in the world of cyberspace, the demand for criminal justice professionals continues to rise. Gain the knowledge and experience to advance in an in-demand career that needs compassionate, ethical, detail-oriented professionals like you leading the charge.
As the field of criminal justice changes, Webster helps you stay ahead. Our MS in Criminal Justice puts an emphasis on helping you enhance your technical knowledge, critical-thinking skills, decision-making processes and analytic capabilities.
You must complete 36 credit hours to graduate with your MS in Criminal Justice.
Customize your Criminal Justice degree to fit your needs by selecting a minor, graduate certificate or dual-degree option: MA in National Security Studies/MS in Criminal Justice.
Balance your education with work and life commitments. Learn on your schedule with a mix of online and on-campus classes. Military credits easily transfer. Choose how quickly you want to finish with part-time and full-time options. Plus, no prerequisite classes or pre-testing are needed. Classes for this program are available at the following campuses:
Fort Bliss, Texas
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Gateway Campus – St. Louis, Missouri
Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
Online
Orlando, Florida
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of law enforcement professionals is projected to grow at least 7% from 2020 to 2030. Graduate with your MS in Criminal Justice prepared for positions like:
Average annual salary (National, May 2020)
Average annual salary (National, 2020)
Average annual salary (National, 2020)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your MS in Criminal Justice.
Earn your MS in Criminal Justice from Webster, a private, non-profit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)—and a designated military-friendly school.
Collaborate with professors who have years of experience as law enforcement professionals. Our faculty have real-world connections and on-the-job knowledge. They serve as mentors who are willing and eager to support your career goals.
Courses in the criminal justice program are designed to give students the academic background they need to solve problems in crime and criminal justice. Students have designed proposals to improve prison conditions for marginalized populations—such as transgender prisoners, improve police officer training in use of force or handling domestic violence cases, and reduce particular kinds of crime, such as human trafficking, gang violence, and white collar crime.
- Danielle MacCartney, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Sociology
Associate, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Fellow, Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies
College of Humanities and Social Sciences