ONLINE MASTER OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Prepare to succeed in a rapidly changing field.
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Online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at Meredith College
100% online program taught by experts in the field.
Learn how to manage complex issues in our trauma-informed program.
Receive individualized career guidance from faculty with industry connections.
Program Highlights
Work at your own pace with our flexible, online program
Network with a robust community of criminal justice professionals
Competitively priced, high-quality program
Hone the writing skills you need to write reports, field notes, legal documents, and more
Appropriate for both criminal justice professionals and those looking to enter the field
Program Options
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Prepare to manage critical emerging issues and gain the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career.
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice – Behavioral Forensics Concentration
Acquire a greater understanding of forensic psychology research, theories, and practical uses.
Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate
Acquire skills and knowledge to further your career in the criminal justice sector.
Criminal Justice and Substance Use Disorder Certificate
Learn to deal effectively with issues around substance use disorder, trauma, and mental illness.
Brooks Gaster, ’24, M.A. in Criminal Justice
Financial Crime Prevention Quality Assurance Officer
UBS
“I wanted to study criminal justice as a way to bridge my background in finance with a career in financial crime prevention. I chose Meredith because of the fully online option, which allowed me to work full-time while pursuing my master’s degree. The staff at Meredith was excellent in understanding my goals and putting forth efforts to help me achieve them. I am lucky to count them as professional colleagues.”
Pamela Jarrett, ’13, ’22, M.A. in Criminal Justice
Inquiry Program Manager
North Carolina Department of Commerce
“I chose to study criminal justice at Meredith because the program matched my needs and availability. The online program was beneficial to me because it was live, interactive, informational, convenient, accessible, and affordable. The program’s administrators and directors are extremely knowledgeable and supportive, which made a world of difference in my ability to earn a master’s degree.”
