Your Criminal Justice, MA Program

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.

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. This concentration is offered at the following Keiser University locations: Daytona Beach, Residential Campus (Flagship), Graduate School, Lakeland, Miami, and Online.

Learning that Fits Your Life

Keiser offers small classes for more personalized learning, one course at a time. Coursework for these programs may be taken in person, 100% online, or in a hybrid educational format, combining the convenience of online learning with face-to-face instruction.