Online Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice

Today's law enforcement and public safety leaders don't just preserve law and order. More than ever before, we as a society depend on the men and women who serve at the local, state and federal level to promote social justice and safeguard our basic human rights on a daily basis. This merging of criminal and social justice is not new, but those who seek leadership positions in the criminal justice field now have an innovative opportunity to earn a Criminal/Social Justice master's degree online from Lewis University, one of the first institutions to pioneer this hybrid discipline more than 30 years ago.

The online Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice (MSCSJ) from Lewis University combines advanced knowledge in management, administration and leadership of criminal justice professions with powerful analysis of the ethical and social issues that law enforcement and public safety professionals face in contemporary society. This combination of skills is in high demand at a variety of criminal justice employers such as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Career Tracks

The online MSCSJ from Lewis University gives students the option to customize their degree with one of two career-focused tracks tailored for success in the modern Criminal/Social Justice workforce. A student must successfully complete 21 credit hours in the core and 15 credit hours in their chosen track.

• Homeland Security Track: With courses in disaster response coordination, business continuity planning, bio-terrorism prevention and more, the Homeland Security track includes 9 credit hours in the Homeland Security specialization plus 6 credit hours of electives. The specialization courses give students access to advanced homeland security education usually reserved for current DHS or FBI employees. Graduates with this track will be uniquely positioned to seek leadership positions in local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies.
• Custom Criminal/Social Justice Track: Students can create a custom track to match their individual goals by choosing 15 credit hours of electives from Lewis' online Criminal/Social Justice courses. From courses in juvenile justice and corrections to white-collar crime and domestic violence, students can gain familiarity in topics that are immediately relevant to their current careers or future careers.

The Lewis University Difference

The online Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice program will provide students with a unique experience. Students will learn much from Lewis University professors who provide personal attention as well as years of experience in their profession. Professors in the MSCSJ program each bring decades of real-world experience in the Criminal/Social Justice field to their online classrooms adding priceless career wisdom to cutting-edge lessons. Lewis professors are also committed to giving each online student the one-on-one attention and guidance they need to succeed in a convenient online learning environment, built around the demanding schedules of working adults.

To learn more about the Lewis University online Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice and what it can do for your career, call (866) 967-7046 to speak with an Admissions Advisor, or request more information and we'll contact you right away.