MSc. Criminal Justice

Masters Degree 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

You can customize your degree experience with three capstone options: writing a thesis, participating in an internship, or taking higher level leadership courses and developing a portfolio. The flexibility to choose your capstone means your education aligns with your career goals. As a criminal justice graduate student, you’ll be learning from industry professionals through interactive coursework. More specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to: Learn about the many facets of the criminal justice system including policies and external influences.

Choose your capstone project to focus on academic research, in field experience, or leadership study. Start with no prior criminal justice experience and graduate with robust knowledge of the field. Learn about the many facets of the criminal justice system including policies and external influences.

Career Path

Earning your master’s degree in criminal justice prepares you to take on many roles in the justice system. Chief Correctional Officer Supervisor , Emergency Management Director , Criminal Profiler, District Attorney or Attorney General Investigator

Eligibility Requirements
Post Study Work Visa
Post Study Work Visa availablility - YES
English Language Requirement
Southeast Missouri State University 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  

  • 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.
Admission Requirement
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Southeast Missouri State Universitybelow
  1. Bachelor Certificate (Computer Science)
  2. Bachelor Transcript
  3. Passport
  4. Recommendation Letter
  5. English Proficiency Letter
  6. Statement of Purpose
  7. CV
  8. Wassce /A level Certificate
Programme Details
Masters Degree Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
January, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
January, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
January, 2026 → October, 2026
Open
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