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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

ADVANCE JUSTICE. LEAD WITH PURPOSE. SERVE WITH IMPACT.

Welcome to Wiley University’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, a fully online graduate degree designed for students and working professionals who are ready to lead in law enforcement, corrections, courts, community advocacy, policy, and related fields.

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at Wiley University emphasizes leadership, ethical responsibility, and community engagement. Rooted in Wiley University’s historic mission of leadership, social good, and service, this program prepares students to examine today’s most pressing criminal justice challenges with ethical leadership, cultural competency, and evidence-based decision-making.

Students explore issues of justice, equity, policy reform, and community trust while developing the leadership skills necessary to serve diverse communities. Through research-driven coursework and professional engagement, graduates are equipped to contribute to meaningful improvements in law enforcement practices, corrections systems, and judicial processes. This focus on leadership, service, and social responsibility is what makes the program uniquely impactful.

Explore our program today!
DISCOVER HOW WILEY UNIVERSITY’S MA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAN ELEVATE YOUR CAREER.
Degree Requirements

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Total Credits: 36 credit hours | Program Format: 100% online Completion Time: 12 months (non-thesis track) or approximately 15 months

(thesis track)

Students complete 24 credit hours of core criminal justice courses and 12 credit hours of electives designed to allow specialization in areas such as juvenile justice, victimology, cyber security, community policing, organized crime, restorative justice, and forensic science.

Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing and progress toward degree completion.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program must submit: Wiley University Graduate Admissions Application (non-refundable $25 fee)

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose outlining academic and professional goals

Standardized graduate admission test scores (GRE/GMAT) are not required.
Applications are reviewed holistically, considering academic preparation, professional experience, and leadership potential.

CONTACT

Dr. Demeka Simmons, Program Director, MSCJ Program

dsimmons@wileyc.edu