Criminal Justice Degree Online

As professional standards in criminal justice continue to rise, administrators are finding that they need not only professional skills but also advanced proficiency in such areas as analysis, communication, and management. The M.C.J.A. program helps criminal justice professionals develop those skills across a broad array of settings and contexts. Students can select from prescribed concentrations or design their own emphasis in such specialized areas as security, prevention, education, and training.
The program’s flexible approach makes it ideal for those who wish to pursue their degree part time or at a distance. It also allows students who are working in professional settings to tailor their graduate study to specific workplace challenges and goals, and to use the working environment as a setting for action research.
A graduate certificate in criminal justice education, focusing on theory and research, is also available for those who wish to prepare for teaching or for advanced graduate study.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
Admission to the graduate program in criminal justice administration, including both the M.C.J.A. program and the graduate certificate in criminal justice education, is open to those with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field (with a comparable course distribution) from a regionally accredited college or university. There are no standardized test requirements, although upon admission a writing sample may be required for advising and assessment purposes.
To apply, submit a graduate application and arrange for transcripts of all your undergraduate studies, as well as any graduate work you have completed elsewhere, to be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies. You can apply, enroll, and begin your studies at any time during the academic year.Because of the individualized nature of the program, it is recommended that you discuss your educational goals with the program staff either before you apply or as soon as possible after you are accepted.
THE GRADUATE EXPERIENCE
Your graduate experience can be of immense value to you in the future, not only because it advances specific career or educational goals, but also because it cultivates habits of mind and discipline that will be important throughout your life. It fosters independent critical thinking; the ability to plan and perform; and skills in communication, research, and presentation.

Option 2 - BA / MS Dual Degree in Criminal Justice
Students enrolled in the dual degree program must first complete the required undergraduate coursework necessary for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. During their senior year, undergraduate students enrolled in this option will be required to take two (2) criminal justice graduate courses: CRJ 501 and CRJ 502. Upon the successful completion of the required 128 credits, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts Degree. After the graduate application process, students will enter the Criminal Justice graduate program. Once enrolled in the graduate program, students must take the remaining nine (9) required core credits outlined above, plus an additional 18 elective credits.

Total Credit Requirements for Dual Degree (155 Credits)

. B.A. Criminal Justice 128 Credits
M.S. Criminal Justice 33 Credits
Dual Degree Credit Reduction* - 6 Credits

Total Credits Required for B.A. / M.S. Dual Degree = 155 Credits

* A maximum of six (6) credits will be credited to the student for successful completion of CRJ 501 and CRJ 502, during their undergraduate senior year. This credit reduction is only applicable for Molloy College students enrolled in the BA/ MS dual degree option.

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of all components of the criminal justice system. This program is open to recipients of undergraduate degrees in criminal justice as well as individuals who have developed a career interest in criminal justice after completing an undergraduate degree in another discipline. This Criminal Justice Masters program provides individuals with bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice or other disciplines with the knowledge needed to obtain advanced professional positions in the field. It also enables individuals already employed in the field of criminal justice to advance further in their careers.

The criteria for admission include:
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with a 3.0 GPA from an accredited four-year college or university (official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended). Sacred Heart University students and alumni may authorize the Office of Graduate Admissions to obtain their official SHU transcripts on their behalf. Contact the Graduate Admissions office for an authorization form.
Completed Graduate Application
Two letters of recommendation
Personal Statement addressing your career goals and interest in the program
Current resume

Each graduate student at Pace University presents a unique situation in financing his or her education. In some cases the student has a family, in other cases a career change is anticipated, in other cases a student may be reimbursed by his or her employer at the end of the semester and just needs to plan how to finance the semester until reimbursed. The University, to the fullest extent of its resources, is committed to helping students with financial need. To achieve these goals, the University has a wide range of financial aid and scholarships available for qualified Pace University students.

Pace University Scholarships and Financial Aid Programs

President’s and Dean’s Scholarships Awards (Merit Based)*

Endowed Scholarships (Merit and Need Based)

International Student Merit Scholarship

Graduate Assistantships (Full-time Students preferred)
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Federal Financial Aid Programs

Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Federal Direct Plus Loans (For Parents)

State Financial Aid Programs

New York StateTuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Aid for Part-time Study (APS)

Alternative Financing Options

Alternative Loans

Tuition Pay
Private Loan Providers

Your Graduate application for admission is your application for Pace University Scholarships. Students who are interested in applying for Federal Direct Loans or Federal College Work-Study, must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available in Pace’s Financial Aid Office and the Office of Graduate Admission. You may also file the FAFSA on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov for faster processing. Students must reapply for financial aid each academic year. Pace University’s federal code for your campus: New York : 002791; Pleasantville : 002792; White Plains: 002727.

The links on the left side of your screen detail the various types of financial aid and scholarships