On-Campus & Online
Options
36 Credit Hours
to Graduate
On-Campus: $0 Per Semester
Online: $0 Per Semester
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for All Students
Prepare to take on leadership roles and apply proven organizational management and criminal justice theories and practices to the administration of justice. EKU’s Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice provides individuals with the experience and training in social policy, advocacy, research, decision-making, and leadership needed to advance their careers in justice administration or to pursue a PhD and an academic or research-based career.
The criminal justice system employs nearly two million people across the nation and offers a variety of career opportunities. These opportunities include corrections, law enforcement, the court system, probation and parole, justice support agencies, nonprofit agencies, research/data analyses, consultancy, and academia.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Choosing an online program doesn’t mean completing your education alone. EKU Online strives to provide students with unparalleled staff and faculty access, rich engagement opportunities and every resource possible to succeed. We are committed to helping you find success in your coursework, as well as identifying and pursuing employment opportunities upon graduation. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Online students have access to:
Focusing on urgent social issues, EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation to address leadership and administration, policy research and analysis, as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods through topics such as advanced criminal justice studies, criminological theory, and criminal justice evaluation & statistical analysis, as well as a range of elective courses.
EKU’s College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment advisor today.
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Common Job Titles: urban/regional planner, nonprofit director, community relations manager
Modalities: online and on-campus
Credit Hours: 36
Common Job Titles: environmental health officer, health & safety advisor, facilities manager
Modalities: online and on-campus
Credit Hours: 36
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