Master of Science Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) at Kennesaw State University is ideal for you if you are a traditional student or a criminal justice professional who wants to further your career.

The criminal justice degree program includes face-to-face and online course instructional formats. The program provides a focused and interactive educational experience designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills in criminal justice administration, including critical thinking and communication, as well as in relevant technologies and information sources.

Relevant coursework for the criminal justice degree addresses various critical issues within criminal justice, including criminal justice management and global criminal justice. The program also provides you an opportunity to understand and address the significance of cultural diversity within the criminal justice context. These attributes are essential for success in contemporary criminal justice agencies and relevant private sector organizations in Georgia and elsewhere.

What can you do with a Criminal Justice degree?

Below are potential job titles for graduates from the masters in the criminal justice degree program at KSU:

• Cybersecurity Investigator
• Cyber Defensive Operator
• Intelligence Analyst
• Forensic Psychologist
• Forensic Examiner
• Federal Marshall
• Criminologist
• Fraud Investigator
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Victim Advocate

Program Admissions Requirements

• Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
• Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

Additional Program Requirements:

• GRE Score Report. NOT needed IF applicant has one of the following other records of external validation: (1) Record of successful academic performance such as undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or above; *OR* (2) Demonstrated record of successful work experience in the criminal justice field for a period of four (4) or more years. 
• Statement of purpose outlining your interest in and goals for the MS in Criminal Justice program, including reasons for why/how this program will meet your professional or academic needs. If the applicant has a record of work experience in the criminal justice field, the applicant should explain in the letter the type and length of the experience, his or her work-related promotions and achievements, and skills/ knowledge acquired. 
• Two letters of recommendation from former professors. One can be from a former work supervisor. 
• Resume or professional vitae 

Graduate College Admission Requirements:

1. Completed online Graduate Application
2. $60 non-refundable application processing fee*
3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
4. Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
5. Additional requirements by program

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges