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Criminal Justice programs offered at South University—columbia

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Are you looking for criminal justice master’s degree programs in the Columbia area? Consider South University, Columbia. Our Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is designed to serve the growing number of individuals in the criminal justice system who desire a post baccalaureate education, as well as those in more traditional public and private employment who may wish to acquire further education in criminal justice.

The program is designed to serve a variety of student interests. It has been designed with a limited prerequisite requirement to enable students with bachelor’s degrees in related fields such as criminology, psychology, business or public administration, anthropology, political science, sociology or related social sciences to enroll along with students with undergraduate degrees in criminal justice.

The Master of Science degree program in Criminal Justice at South University, Columbia is designed to prepare students for management, administrative, research, and teaching positions. It is primarily designed to foster a learning community of criminal justice professionals who can use their knowledge within law enforcement, correctional, political, and legal arenas. Program graduates will also be prepared for admission to doctoral degree programs in criminal justice, criminology and other related fields as well as for advancement within existing law enforcement, correctional, local and state government, and legal institutions.

The program provides a general administration tract as well as three specializations in Homeland Security, Corrections and Cyber Crime that is designed to meet student needs for more in-depth knowledge, skills, and applications in areas of great national and international interest.

End your search today for criminal justice master’s degree programs in the Columbia area with South University, Columbia.

Program Outcomes

The South University Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is designed to serve the growing number of individuals in the criminal justice system who desire a post baccalaureate education, as well as those in more traditional public and private employment who may wish to acquire further education in criminal justice.

The program is designed to serve a variety of student interests. It has been designed with a limited prerequisite requirement to enable students with bachelor’s degrees in related fields such as criminology, psychology, business or public administration, anthropology, political science, sociology or related social sciences to enroll along with students with undergraduate degrees in criminal justice.

The Master of Science degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for management, administrative, research, and teaching positions. It is primarily designed to foster a learning community of criminal justice professionals who will use their knowledge within law enforcement, correctional, political, and legal arenas. Program graduates will also be prepared for admission to doctoral degree programs in criminal justice, criminology and other related fields as well as for advancement within existing law enforcement, correctional, local and state government, and legal institutions.

The program provides a general administration tract as well as three specializations in Homeland Security, Corrections and Cyber Crime that is designed to meet student needs for more in-depth knowledge, skills, and applications in areas of great national and international interest. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is offered only online.

Tuition Data for this program at South University, Columbia, SC

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Room & Board*$0
Books & Digital Resources$2400
Program Fees$175
Tuition$29310

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

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    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Room & Board*$16755
    Books & Digital Resources$2400
    Program Fees$175
    Tuition$29310
    *optional where available

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