M.A. in Criminal Justice Degree

Earn your degree in 12-21 months!

Elevate Your Criminal Justice Leadership Skills

Advance your career in corrections, policing, and criminal justice.

Designed for active law enforcement professionals, Curry’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice delivers the leadership credentials you need for promotion and advancement, with the flexibility your demanding schedule requires.

Earn Your Degree Without Career Interruption

• Complete coursework between shifts
• No mandatory login times
• Course structure designed for shift workers
• Path to leadership roles in corrections & law enforcement
• Program recognized by justice agencies (MACJE Innovation Award)

Practical Education for Today’s Justice Challenges

Our curriculum addresses the real-world challenges you face daily in the justice system. Developed with input from corrections and law enforcement leaders, our program focuses on practical solutions for mental health crises, trauma-informed approaches, restorative practices, and ethical leadership in high-pressure environments. Your capstone project tackles actual problems you encounter on the job.

Career-Compatible Program Designed for Working Professionals

The Curry MACJ advantage:
Complete your degree while maintaining your current position. Each course is taught by instructors with experience who understand the realities of policing and corrections work and can provide the personalized attention for which Curry is known.

MACJ Curriculum: 10 Online Courses

Benefit from our accelerated, fully online program, with rolling admissions every 8 weeks:

• Innovative Leadership in the 21st Century
• Innovative Justice Administration
• Methods of Inquiry in Criminal Justice
• Criminology: Theory and Application
• Criminal Justice Data Analysis
• Research Writing Intensive-Ethical Leadership*
• Trauma-Informed Work in the Justice System
• Mental Illness & Criminal Justice Administration
• Restorative Justice Principles and Practice
• Capstone**

Total: 30 Credits
*14-week course; **16-week course

An Affordable Investment in Your Career

Compare and Save on Your Degree!

Although some colleges may offer a lower cost per credit, Curry’s program tuition is much less in total cost than most of our competitors.

We proudly offer competitive tuition rates for the duration of the program, with no additional fees... and Curry Alumni receive a 20% tuition discount!

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