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Become a Force of Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice at the University of Arizona Global Campus will develop the skills you’ll need to address criminal justice concerns in the 21st century. It is an ideal choice for criminal justice professionals looking to explore new opportunities in their field or for individuals who are looking to move into an exciting new career. As part of your coursework, you will also develop transferable skills that can be valuable to employers in many different fields.
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- Accreditation - UAGC is WSCUC-accredited.
- Generous Transfer Policy - Transfer approved college credits toward your bachelor’s program at UAGC.**
- Credit for Work/Life Experience - Earn college credit for relevant work/life experience through Prior Learning Assessment and Experiential Learning Credit programs.
- Convenient and Flexible - Balance work, life, family, and college while pursuing your online degree.
- Our Promise - Attend for 3 weeks risk-free to see if UAGC is right for you.
- Innovative Technology - The UAGC platform lets you study anywhere you go and access the online classroom 24/7.
- Learn from the Best - Master your field with instruction from seasoned faculty with experience practicing in their respective specialties.
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The Benefits of a Criminal Justice Graduate Degree
ɫTVƵ MS in Criminal Justice program prepares you for professional careers in various branches of criminal justice, including law enforcement, corrections, and even academics. In your courses, you will explore topics like criminal law, criminal justice, forensics and crime scene investigations, cybercrime and technology, management, Constitutional processes, ethics, victimology, and comparisons of criminal justice systems. When you graduate with a master’s in criminal justice, you will have the skills to take on roles such as police captain, shift supervisor, police and sheriff's patrol officer, deputy, deputy sheriff, and patrol officer. You will also develop transferable skills – like critical thinking and the ability to synthesize information – that can be valuable to employers in many different fields.
Accreditation = Quality Education
As an accredited institution with additional programmatic accreditation, UAGC is meeting the standards that all students deserve and broadening opportunities for all to pursue a quality education.
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Education is an investment that can pay dividends for the rest of your life. UAGC understands that earning your online degree is also a financial investment, and understanding your college tuition costs and options to pay for school are important.
Tuition
Your tuition and fees will depend on your degree level and sometimes your field of study. Military students or students who have benefits through their employer may qualify for reduced tuition rates or fee waivers. View Program Cost
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Special Terms and Conditions: Successful completion of this program by itself may not qualify a student for employment with a federal, state or local law enforcement agency. State and local police agencies require training and certification specified by the individual state’s Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board and are often provided post-hire at a police academy. Other federal, state and local agencies as well as private entities have individualized requirements. Prospective students are advised to contact individual agencies and states’ P.O.S.T. boards for additional information relating to these requirements.
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The transferability of credits is subject to the University of Arizona Global Campus transfer credit policies and requires the submission of official transcripts. The official transcripts will be evaluated to determine the credits that will officially apply toward a UAGC degree program.