Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Degree

While a bachelor's degree is an accepted credential for entry criminal justice and law enforcement agencies, those professionals wishing to join highly specialized organizations will find a master's degree in criminal justice to be helpful.

That is why the Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration is now offered in Columbia Southern University. It is designed to provide post-baccalaureate education to criminal justice professionals like police officers, special agents, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, state police, postal inspectors, juvenile justice specialists, FBI and DEA agents, U.S. Marshals and Deputy Marshals, and INS agents. The course aims to develop the ability to analyze, comprehend, and resolve the complicated problems in the criminal justice system.

Applicants seeking positions with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Secret Service, the Border Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms will benefit from this master's-level training. Besides gaining the advanced training, promotion into higher ranking leadership positions becomes easier.