Skip Navigation LinksHome > Campus Locations > Montgomery, AL > Criminal Justice (MS)
Share Print

Montgomery Criminal Justice Master’s Degree Program

Request Information

Required Fields (*)

select
select
select

Step 1 of 2

Criminal Justice programs offered at South University—montgomery

Program Information

The Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice program at South University’s Montgomery campus in Montgomery, Alabama, 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 Criminal Justice program serves 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 program provides a general administration tract as well as three specializations in Homeland Security, Corrections and Cyber Crime that meets student needs for more in-depth knowledge, skills, and applications in areas of great national and international interest.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the MS in Criminal Justice program are prepared to seek management, administrative, research, and teaching positions. The Criminal Justice degree program 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 programs in criminal justice, criminology and other related fields as well as for promotions within existing law enforcement, correctional, local and state government, and legal institutions.

Tuition Data for this program at South University, Montgomery, AL

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*$15300
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.

*optional where available



  • Gainful Employment Information for this program –-

    • View info for this institution
    • View info for this specific location
    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    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

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    Data for this program is unavailable. If you have questions, please talk with your admission representative.

    Success
    Q:

    How long will it take me to complete this program?

    A:

    Data for this program is unavailable. If you have questions, please talk with your admission representative.

    Q:

    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    Data for this program is unavailable. If you have questions, please talk with your admission representative.

    Q:

    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

    A:

    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.