Overview

If you pursue the Criminal Justice - Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice program at Walden University, you will save time and money on your MS in Criminal Justice degree by incorporating graduate-level coursework into your bachelor’s program. Students can earn up to 20 master’s-level credit hours as an undergraduate, thus saving time and money on a MS in Criminal Justice degree.

The Criminal Justice program at Walden University is designed to help students gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services. The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices.

Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. The curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare students to become more effective social change agents in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Explain concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and trends in criminal justice.

Demonstrate the ability to apply legal and ethical principles to the criminal justice system.

Describe the structure, function, and interaction of key institutions in criminal justice.

Discuss the patterns, typologies, and root causes of crime.

Apply criminal justice concepts, processes, and practices to social justice and social change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Nature of Crime and Criminology
Victimology
Controversies in Criminal Justice
Special Populations
Courts and Judicial Process
Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-11-25 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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Credits

181 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 241 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet
As an international applicant, you must have your transcript evaluated to determine the academic equivalency to U.S. educational standards

Tuition Fee

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International

15385 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

15385 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

15385 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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