Master of Science in Criminal JusticeMaster of Science

CIP: 430103

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for roles in a variety of fields within criminal justice. Despite the broad spectrum of careers within the profession, success and leadership is predicated on an individual’s verbal and written mastery of the concepts, principles and functions involved in criminal justice. This degree focuses on preparing the student with dynamic and innovative approaches to issues facing the criminal justice professional. Lynn University’s South Florida location typifies the experiences of modern criminal justice agencies in diverse, densely populated urban centers. Using this laboratory for learning, expert faculty challenge graduate students to examine a broad spectrum of issues confronting individuals in the modern criminal justice environment. The program is offered exclusively online.

Completion requirements

Students must:

  • Complete the degree curriculum in four calendar years from the date of the initial registration or be held to any new degree requirements.
  • Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and achieve a C (2.0) grade or higher in each course.
Orientation 1 credit
Course number Course name Course credits
GSR 501 Graduate Orientation Seminar 1
Foundation courses 30 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
CRJ 540 Terrorism: Its Effect on Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 606 Theories of Crime 3
CRJ 608 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 626 Theory and Practice of Corrections 3
CRJ 636 Seminar in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 3
CRJ 656 Conflict Resolution in Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 657 Criminal Justice and the Community 3
CRJ 659 Global Perspectives in Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 661 Youth and Delinquency 3
PAD 505 Applied Research Methods 3
Electives 6 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
Elective (6 Cr.) 6

Suggested elective courses

Total 37 credits
Elective courses 18 credits
Course number Course name Course credits
MBA 605 Talent Management 3
PAD 510 Administrative and Regulatory Law 3
PAD 530 Public Institutions, Public Policy & Democracy 3
PSY 500 Personality Psychology 3
PSY 560 Human Growth and Development 3
PSY 580 Psychobiology 3