MS in Criminal Justice

Explore the causes and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory.

Start date

11/25/2024: Course-Based
12/2/2024: Tempo-Based

Believe & Achieve Scholarship®

Walden rewards your progress with special tuition savings – request info to learn more.

HLC Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Why Choose Walden’s MS in Criminal Justice?

  • With our competency-based Tempo Learning option, you may be able to complete your MS in Criminal Justice degree in 5 months for under $7,000.*
  • Build vital skills that you can use immediately on the job with media-rich coursework that integrates current events through innovative technology.
  • Learn from leaders like Dr. Jessie Lee, former executive director at National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), with real-world professional experience in the criminal justice field.
  • Tailor your studies to your area of interest by choosing one of our specializations.

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Specializations

Two Ways to Learn

Tempo Learning®

Self-paced curriculum with no weekly deadlines

complete in 5 months*

Ideal if you’re a self-motivated learner with strong time management skills.

3-month subscription pricing
Flexible schedule
Personal Academic Coach

Course-Based

Faculty-guided path for collaborative learners

complete in 15 months*

Faculty-guided path for collaborative learners

Pay by the course
Pre-set schedule
Instructor-led courses

More about our MS in Criminal Justice program

Why earn your MS in Criminal Justice at Walden?

Tempo Learning

The competency-based format lets you control the pace of your program.

Acquire Relevant Skills

Coursework combines industry knowledge with practical skills.

Exceptional Student Services

Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, career services, and more.
“Walden is a unique platform of education. They have mastered the art of nontraditional education. ”
eth Barnett | Master of Public Administration (MPA) Graduate

Ongoing Military Offer:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.