• Radford University
• Master's

About the Program

The Department of Criminal Justice offers Master of Arts and Master of Sciences degrees in Criminal Justice in a completely online format.  Admission and completion criteria for the degrees is the same as the on-campus M.A. and M.S. degrees and are taught by the same faculty, but allow students to complete their degree without attending class on campus. This option is geared to working professionals wishing to obtain a graduate degree part-time while continuing to work. Students who complete two classes during the fall, spring, and summer semesters will earn their degree in two years.

Career Paths

• Law enforcement
• Community and institutional corrections
• Victim resource and advocacy
• Courts and legal professions

Courses & Requirements

36 credit hours | Course Checklist

Online students can complete the program in two years enrolling in two courses in each semester (fall, spring, summer). Students must complete all requirements for their master’s degree within six years.  No courses more than six years old at the time of graduation may count as part of the hours for graduation.

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