You believe in law and order, and you’ve started a career in the criminal justice field, perhaps in law enforcement. Now you want to take it to the next level—a leadership level. Start by taking your education to the next level with a relevant graduate degree. Better yet, pursue a master’s in criminal justice that maximizes the acceptance of graduate-level coursework you’ve already completed while offering a multidisciplinary approach to explore multiple areas of interest.
The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies at Keiser University allows you to collaborate with faculty and cover everything you need to help you prepare for the career you want as you serve and protect your community. Learn about criminology, the court system, juvenile justice, conflict resolution, criminal behavior, and more as you complete your master’s in criminal justice program.
Up to 12 credits of transfer credit
Leadership opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, courts, homeland security, and public and private security.
Online
Financial aid for those who qualify**
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* Time to degree completion is an estimate, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.
Keiser University’s master’s in criminal justice with a concentration in interdisciplinary studies fosters independent learning by providing an intensive study into various elements that make up the field of criminal justice. The field is interdisciplinary in nature, incorporating elements of sociology, law, public administration, and psychology. This program extends that interdisciplinary nature with the opportunity to apply up to 12 credit hours toward a concentration in education, business, homeland security, or psychology. In this way, the program offers the freedom to more closely align your education to your overall career goals.
Featuring a “Student First” mentality, Keiser University is committed to providing the education students need to excel in their careers and their lives—whether that is with a criminal justice graduate degree program or one of many other learning opportunities. Our commitment to putting students first leads us to offer a flexible learning option through an online delivery format.
Through our master’s in criminal justice program, we help graduates prepare for advancement opportunities within the fields of law enforcement, criminology, the judicial system, and more.
This multidisciplinary graduate degree program is designed to enhance professional skills for those in government agencies — law enforcement, corrections, and the courts — as well as business in the private and public security sectors. The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies program offers the insights and skills needed to pursue opportunities for advancement throughout their careers.
Keiser University’s MACJ IS program helps students earn the education and credential they need to make positive contributions to the criminal justice field as well as their careers. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Relevant bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
For students with a CGPA of 3.0 and above, no GMAT or GRE is required for any of Keiser University’s graduate programs, including this master’s in criminal justice.
To receive a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies, students must earn 33 graduate semester credit hours. Curriculum includes:
Graduate Division Courses
| Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies Courses | |
|---|---|
| Seminar in Criminal Justice | 3.0 credit hours |
| Seminar in Court Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Seminar in Correctional Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Seminar in Law Enforcement | 3.0 credit hours |
| Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3.0 credit hours |
| Theory in Criminology and Criminal Justice | 3.0 credit hours |
| Concentration Elective | 3.0 credit hours |
| Concentration Elective | 3.0 credit hours |
| Concentration Elective | 3.0 credit hours |
| Concentration Elective | 3.0 credit hours |
| Capstone | 3.0 credit hours |
Upon graduation through this online program, you will have earned a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies as well as gained the abilities you need to:
Through Keiser’s MACJ IS program, you will gain a deeper understanding of fundamental and advanced concepts involved in law enforcement, courts, and corrections as well as how they apply to your elected concentration in education, business, homeland security, or psychology. You will also gain the skills needed to pursue and excel in relevant career opportunities in multiple settings, including:
Are you ready to take your criminal justice career to the next level? Start with a master’s degree you can personalize toward your long-term career goals. Pursue your Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies at Keiser University. Learn more by Requesting More Info now!
We understand that today’s students have many responsibilities and obligations in their lives. At Keiser, we deliver the same quality education through different scheduling options to accommodate busy schedules. Whether you choose day, evening, or online classes, chances are, you will find a schedule that fits yours and allows you to fulfill one of the most important commitments you can make – a commitment to your education.
