Master of Arts in Criminology and Justice

Master of Arts in Criminology and Justice

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Advance Your Career

Advance your career by enrolling in a top criminology and justice graduate program at St. John’s University. The Master of Arts degree in Criminology and Justice combines theory with practical application and provides a rigorous academic foundation in criminology, plus the skills to analyze crime-related data and research.

Designed to accommodate working professionals, the 33-credit criminology and justice graduate program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis, in just three to five years. Through the program, you develop critical thinking and analytical skills to prepare for further graduate study, research, teaching, policy research and practice, or employment in the public or private sector.

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Career Options

A Master of Arts in Criminology and Justice helps you advance through a variety of professional arenas, including criminal justice agencies, government departments, legal settings, and nonprofit organizations, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Central Intelligence Agency; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Social Security Administration; and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Officers in the New York City Police Department can receive a 33 percent tuition discount, and a limited number of graduate assistantships are available to qualified students.