Criminal Justice, BA to MACJ (Accelerated Track)

Keiser University

Overview

Keiser University’s accelerated BACJ to MACJ dual-degree program equips learners with knowledge and skills our law enforcement professionals need for long-term career success with both a bachelor’s and a master’s in criminal justice. However, rather than six-plus years spent in two separate programs, students of our accelerated dual-degree program can earn both the undergraduate and a graduate degree in just a little over four years (around 50 months). It’s designed to help qualified students save time and money while increasing lifetime earning potential.

What Can You Expect to Learn

Keiser University’s dual-degree program gives students the education and credentials they need to make positive contributions to the criminology and criminal justice field as well as their careers. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Use the tools and procedures of various agencies within the criminal justice system
Develop proficiencies in researching, collecting and organizing complex data, solving problems, and working collaboratively
Critically analyze gaps or deficiencies in criminal justice services
Effectively lead criminal justice, community services, and human or social services professionals
Evaluate contemporary criminal justice systems and their policies and practices
Assess the psychological basis, nature and causes of crime typologies and offenders
Organize ideas and information to communicate effectively in documents and presentations.

Career Pathways in Criminal Justice

Upon graduation through our on-campus or online program, you will have earned two degrees with an emphasis in criminal law, corrections, and criminology as well as gained the abilities you need to:

• Pursue career and advancement opportunities in criminal justice fields
• Evaluate an agency’s ability to meet the safety needs of a community
• Think critically and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• And more

Through Keiser’s accelerated dual-degree program, you will gain a deeper understanding of fundamental and advanced concepts involved in law enforcement and criminal behavior. You will also gain the skills needed to pursue and excel in relevant career opportunities safeguarding our community, including:

• Federal agent – CIA, FBI, Secret Service, US Marshall, etc.
• Compliance officer
• Corrections director
• Criminal investigator
• Crime scene investigator
• Law enforcement director
• Police detective
• Probation officer manager
• And more