Online Master Degrees in Criminal Justice at Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers top-quality Criminal Justice Master Degrees. These programs ensure that students gain a strong foundation in Criminal Justice & Legal in general before specializing in Criminal Justice. This prepares students to succeed as Criminal Justice experts in the real world.

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MS in Criminal Justice
The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, global issues in criminal justice, law, leadership and executive management, or policing.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
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MSCJ - Global Issues in Criminal Justice
Explore the challenges of rapid globalization as it pertains to the criminal justice field. Analyze transnational crime, foreign justice systems, terrorism and related homeland security issues, and other contemporary international criminal justice issues.
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MSCJ - Law
Examine legal principles and doctrines associated with criminal law, criminal procedure, evidentiary issues, comparative legal and justice systems, specialized criminal statutes, and employment law as they relate to professional practice in criminal justice.
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MSCJ - Policing
Analyze both contemporary and critical issues facing the field of policing. Examine issues surrounding ethics and diversity, fiscal issues, and employment-related legal issues.