Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Program Overview

Criminal justice is a vital, growing industry, and the need for skilled leaders has never been greater. On top of that, graduate degrees are increasingly becoming a preferred credential for many agencies. This is where you come in. Newberry's Master of Arts in criminal justice is a versatile, 100% online program that offers you the chance to advance your career in as few as 12 months.

Developed with a team of professionals from various backgrounds across the United States, this program offers you the necessary skills to meet the demands of today and the future. Join agents of justice in a variety of fields from policing, corrections, security, judicial administration, social services, and more.

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Admission Requirements

Individuals seeking admission to a Newberry College graduate program must meet the following minimal requirements:

Provide official transcripts from an accredited degree-granting university or college demonstrating completion of a bachelor's degree.
Students must have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation)
Students must have a minimum, cumulative college GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale OR 3.0 or higher during the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. The GPA requirement is waived for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for an earned graduate degree.

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Learning Path

The online master’s degree program in criminal justice requires a total of 30 credit hours.

CRJ 400 Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice
CRJ 417 Diverse Populations and Criminal Justice
ODL 510 Contemporary Organizational Development Foundations
CRJ 513 Criminal Jurisprudence
ODL 511 Managing Change with Agility and Resilience
CRJ 512 Criminology Theory
CRJ 516 Juvenile Law and Justice
CRJ 518 Mental Health and Addictions and Criminal Justice
ODL 531 Research Methodology
ODL 570 Capstone / Thesis

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Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition Rate: $575 per credit hour

Included Fees / Costs:

Application fee — No fee to apply
Student Services fees — included in tuition
Course Resource fee —included in tuition
Testing fees — included in tuition

Other Expenses:

Books and Supplies —varies by course; approx $100-$300 per course
Transcript fees (for transferring schools) —varies by institution; typically $20-$30 per school

Financial Aid and Grants: