Master of Science - Criminal Justice

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.

The courses in the University of West Florida 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.

The Master's 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.