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The criminal justice field needs professionals who are prepared to do more than respond to challenges. It needs leaders who can analyze complex issues, make informed decisions, manage organizations and create meaningful solutions.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) at Alabama State University is designed for professionals ready to advance their knowledge, strengthen their leadership skills and prepare for greater responsibility.
Through the MSCJ, students develop advanced expertise in criminal justice leadership, management, research, ethics, communication, and evidence-based decision-making. Whether you're beginning your career, advancing in your current profession, or preparing for a new direction, the program helps you build the capabilities needed to move forward with confidence.
Choose Your Path. Build Your Expertise.
Students can choose from two concentrations:
- CriminalJustice Leadership and Management
- Correctional Leadership and Management
Both pathways are designed to help students align their graduate education with their professional goals and prepare for leadership across the criminal justice system.
Knowledge That Moves You Forward
The ASU MSCJ prepares graduates to lead criminal justice and correctional organizations, develop effective policies and procedures, analyze complex challenges, communicate professionally, address ethical dilemmas and apply research to improve programs and organizational effectiveness.
With online thesis and non-thesis options, students can pursue a graduate education designed around their academic and professional goals.
Thesis: 36 credit hours
Non-thesis: 30 credit hours
Your Next Level Starts Here.
Your career can take you further when you have the knowledge and leadership skills to meet what comes next.
At Alabama State University, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice prepares you to lead with knowledge, manage with purpose, and make an impact.
Advance your knowledge. Strengthen your leadership. Make an impact in criminal justice.
To find out more about the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, call 334-604-8017.