During the past decade, the criminal justice field has evolved in novel and exciting ways. Keiser University’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ) degree prepares you to advance your career and make meaningful contributions to society through management and leadership roles in the criminal justice field.

You’ll deepen your understanding of the criminal justice system, law enforcement, the court system, and more as you:

• Explore the field through practical, ethical, and societal lenses
• Study the causes of crime, including environmental and psychological factors
• Build critical thinking and analytical skills
• Examine current criminal justice programs and policies to identify gaps and deficiencies
• Evaluate how agencies can best meet the safety needs of different communities
• Gain real-world experience collaborating with agencies and other stakeholders to develop and implement new, more effective initiatives

Tailor Your Degree with the Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration.

Offered at the Keiser University Graduate School, this intensive, individualized concentration extends the interdisciplinary nature of criminal justice, allowing you to apply up to 12 credit hours toward a specialization in education, business, homeland security, or psychology to align with your academic and career goals.

Earn your Master of Arts in Criminal Justice degree completely online, on campus, or choose the hybrid option, which combines the convenience of online learning with face-to-face classroom instruction.

In addition to the continued student-support focus infused into every program, students benefit from the flexibility and convenience of pursuing their degree on a schedule that fits their busy lives.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice can find leadership opportunities in both the private and public sector in settings such as:

• Federal and state agencies
• Local law enforcement
• Educational institutions
• Court Systems
• Private law enforcement and investigation
• Organizational leadership

Contact Keiser University today to learn more about our Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program.