Criminal Justice Master of Science (M S)

Mercy University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice will prepare students for leadership roles by providing a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of relevant topics, such as criminology, research methods and critical thinking.

Students benefit from small class sizes which helps them to build a network of support for educational and professional goals.

Our criminal justice faculty have years of practical and academic experience that will help enhance students' understanding of coursework content and context. 

Our criminal justice faculty have years of practical and academic experience that will help enhance students' understanding of coursework content and context. 

Career Opportunities

Criminal justice grads will be prepared for management, supervisory and leadership roles as practitioners, researchers or academics. Career opportunities include: 

Local, State & Federal Leadership/Management

• Criminal Justice Practitioners
• Law Enforcement
• Corrections
• Courts
• Probation
• Parole
• Social Services
• Children & Family Services
• Juvenile-Focused Programs

Academia 

• College/University Instructor
• Researcher

Advocacy

• Community Based Programs
• Victim Services

Private Sector

• Private Investigations & Security
• Insurance Investigators
• Research Analyst