In our American society, the field of criminal justice has never been more important, yet under such intense scrutiny than it is right now. Criminals are becoming more violent and more sophisticated in their tactics, but undeterred by many contemporary criminal justice approaches. Even though crime is on the rise across the country, large numbers of citizens no longer fully trust our current criminal justice system.

Due to this troubling new reality, improvements to the legal process, as well as staffing, are necessary and inevitable. Employers can no longer afford to fill the very best jobs with mediocre candidates. In response, CCU has developed a master's degree program specifically designed to produce advanced criminal justice practitioners. Whereas many criminal justice master's programs are meant to prepare graduates with research and theory-oriented skills, this program is thoroughly intended for those who wish to make their impact on society by doing.

This fully online Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree is offered through CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. It is designed to equip you with cutting edge, but practical and timely aptitudes to further your criminal justice career. The program champions ethics and moral convictions, and the courses are delivered within a distinctively Christian framework.