Further Your Skills in Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) at Kennesaw State is an ideal program for traditional students and professionals in the field of criminal justice who aspire to further their education beyond the baccalaureate degree. The program includes face-to-face and online course instructional formats.

The program provides a focused and interactive educational experience designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills in criminal justice administration, including critical thinking and communication, as well as in relevant technologies and information sources. 

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Relevant course-work addresses a variety of key issues within criminal justice, including topics related to criminal justice management, criminlogy and global criminal justice. The program also provides students an opportunity to understand and address the significance of cultural diversity within the criminal justice context. These attributes are essential for success in contemporary criminal justice agencies and in relevant private sector organizations both in Georgia and elsewhere. Students will also be prepared for further graduate study should they choose to pursue this option.

Information Sessions

Are you interested in a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice?  If so, please join us at a virtual, or in person, information session. We look forward to seeing you!

Select one of the dates* below to register.

Course of Study

The Kennesaw State Master of Science in Criminal Justice program (MSCJ) has 2 options, thesis (33 credit hours) and non-thesis (36 credit hours), including 6 core courses, elective courses (thesis 3 courses, non-thesis 5 courses) and either thesis or demonstration project.

MSCJ students can take degree-counting courses in face-to-face (f2f) format; alternating modality format (i.e., both f2f and online courses); and a fully online format (i.e., student takes 100% of degree courses online).

For a sample/ draft 2-year MSCJ class schedule that alternates both online and F2F courses (note: required & elective classes are included), please see the sample schedule for alternating modalities.

For more information on specific classes, see our M.S. in Criminal Justice degree information in the KSU Graduate Catalog.

Application Deadlines

Fall - July 1st
Spring - November 1st

Program Advisement

Please contact mscj@kennesaw.edu for advisement.