A Master's in Criminal Justice (M.C.J.) degree can help pave the way for advancement in professional opportunities in law enforcement, homeland security, courts, police administration, correctional management, probation, parole, juvenile justice, drug rehabilitation, private security, or private investigations. You can earn your Master's in Criminal Justice degree entirely online through MTSU! Students can choose either the thesis option or a non-thesis option. The Master of Criminal Justice degree requires completion of a minimum of 33-36 hours (thesis) or 36 hours (non-thesis)
Which department am I in?
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
US$21,852.00
per year
Books and Supplies - 1,260
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree in criminal justice or to have completed a minimum of 18 credits at the undergraduate level in criminal justice or an approved equivalent and an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.