Graduate · Master of Science (M.S.)
Criminal Justice
With online classes held in two seven-week sessions during fall and spring semesters, McNeese offers a convenient option for earning your master’s in criminal justice at your own pace.
At a Glance
Criminal Justice Master’s Degree Program Highlights
The Master of Science online degree in criminal justice offered through McNeese’s Department of Social Sciences provides advanced studies in a range of fields associated with criminal justice, such as corrections, criminology, ethics and justice administration. Explore course work in forensics, serial killers and other special topics while developing knowledge and skills in court and correctional administration, ethics and theory.
Link conceptual ideas to relevant problems
Jobs related to criminal justice require research, analytical and critical-thinking skills. The continued need for public safety is leading to increased opportunities for law enforcement supervisors and leadership in public agencies and related fields. Completing the criminal justice master’s program at McNeese may help you earn higher salaries over the course of your career and qualify for promotions or other jobs.
Explore More for Criminal Justice Majors
With small class sizes and affordable tuition rates, the online master’s degree in criminal justice at McNeese offers a variety of additional benefits to make it a first choice for graduate students:
What Can You Do With a Criminal Justice Degree?
With a graduate degree in criminal justice, you may qualify for a variety of government and private industry jobs in probation and parole, juvenile justice, security and criminology.
Graduate Schools or Programs
- Juris Doctorate in Law
- Ph.D. in Criminal Justice
- Ph.D. in Criminology
- Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies
Potential Job Titles or Employers
- Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
- Department of Child and Family Services
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal Agencies such as the FBI, CIA and DEA
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority
- Louisiana Department of Corrections
- Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice
- Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)
- Office for Citizens with Developmental Disorders
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement