Criminal JusticeMaster of Science
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Do you want to hone the skills you've developed as an undergraduate while broadening your professional network? This online master's degree in criminal justice gives you the credentials necessary to move into a higher-level position. And, the online format gives working professionals like you the flexibility and convenience you need.
In this program, you’ll examine fundamental principles involved in political terrorism—ranging from low-level threats to large-scale acts of violence—and gain an understanding of the global nature of criminal justice.
What you’ll learn in the criminal justice program
- Terrorism, theories, crime and more
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- An understanding of the global nature of criminal justice
At a glance
Program
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Master of Science
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It’s a very unique model we built, complete with educational and financial roadmaps. We had the flexibility within our design to create something that worked for active law enforcement officials.Steve Pruitt, director of graduate and online admission
Courses
Browse the curriculum, course descriptions and requirements for the Criminal Justice program.
This course is an overview of the field of personality psychology, including relevant theories, research, and applications. Emphasis will be placed on patterns and causes of individual differences, as well as how personality interacts with environmental variables to predict behavior.
Examines the historical treatments of the legal and social constructions of children and youth. Considers the theories, social context, institutional responses and public policies related to juvenile delinquency. Emerging trends in delinquency are compared across diverse criminal justice systems.
This courses provides an examination of criminological theory and the relationship of theory to criminal justice policy
Career opportunities
Your new master’s degree in criminal justice will give you access to many impressive career opportunities, and provide networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Career preparation services
We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.
Cost and aid
Estimated cost of attendance
| Fee name | 2023-2024 |
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| Tuition | $650 per credit |
| Fees | $200 |
| Total | $23,600 |
Costs are based on completion of 36 total credits. Some programs and courses may have additional costs.
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View funding optionsGraduate Application deadlines
| International | July 24 |
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| Domestic | Aug. 7 |
| International | Dec. 12 |
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| Domestic | Dec. 26 |
| International | April 10 |
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| Domestic | April 24 |
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
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| International | July 24 | Dec. 12 | April 10 |
| Domestic | Aug. 7 | Dec. 26 | April 24 |
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| Phone | +1 561-237-7900 |
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| Online | lynn.edu/admission |
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