Program Details
Credit Hours: 33
Course Length: 16 weeks
Estimated Program Length: 24 months
Next Application Deadline: See Application Deadlines quicklink
Program duration may depend on course load and availability. Consult with your advisor.
A Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice provides graduates with numerous career and educational opportunities, including advancement within their current careers. The degree also positions graduates to be competitive for admission to doctoral study and law school.
Why Criminal Justice at UWF?
The courses in the UWF Master of Science in Criminal Justice program are taught by eight full-time faculty members with doctoral degrees and various areas of expertise, with the support of adjunct faculty who are prominent expert practitioners in their fields.
The program enjoys strong connections with more than fifty different local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies.
Is graduate school in your future? Consider the Accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Criminal Justice and complete up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework while you are an undergraduate, saving time and money. The accelerated program will provide you with increased career opportunities, the opportunity to complete both degrees faster, and save on tuition expenses.
What You Will Learn
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in theory, administration, research, and data analysis necessary for careers in the practice and administration of criminal justice, research, education, policy analysis, or the pursuit of doctoral-level studies.
UWF offers classes through various delivery methods, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Though UWF makes every effort to provide on-campus classes in face-to-face programs, there is a possibility that some classes will have limited availability and may be offered online only. For more information, please review the modes of delivery and instructional methods.
It's perfect for full- or part-time working adults who want to advance their career in criminal justice.