Criminal Justice Administration, M.S.
The Bethune-Cookman University’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration (MSCJA) is a rigorous interdisciplinary degree requiring exceptional critical reflection, reading, and writing skills. MSCJA offers a choice between a thesis and non-thesis program option. Students enrolled in the thesis program must complete 24 credits in core courses and 9 credits in an elective course. Students enrolled in the non-thesis program must complete 21 credits in core courses and 12 credits in electives.
The instructional delivery method is online teaching consisting of four semesters, each of fifteen-week duration. This 33 credit hour master’s program will prepare students for careers in a variety of criminal justice settings such as law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional agencies. All classes are taught using state of the art software technology.
The State of Florida has an increasing demand for criminal justice professionals, particularly in the Central and Coastal regions. As the only historical black college and university (HBCU) offering a master’s degree in criminal justice administration in the area, our graduates will support the demand for a professionally prepared and culturally diverse workforce.
The applicants for the MS in Criminal Justice Administration must meet the following specific requirements:
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale may be accepted if the applicant excels in other assessment categories (professional experience, leadership qualities, strong letters of recommendation); 3.0 GPA is preferred
- Two letters of recommendation
- A personal statement indicating your interest in the program and future goals
- GRE is not required, but may be used to assess students’ academic potential
Refer to the Vertical Curriculum for all course requirements.
