Overview

Criminal Justice from University of West Florida courses are taught by eight full-time faculty members with doctoral degrees and various areas of expertise, with the support of adjunct faculty who are prominent expert practitioners in their fields.

The Master's of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in theory, administration, research, and data analysis necessary for careers in the practice and administration of criminal justice, research, education, policy analysis, or the pursuit of doctoral-level studies.

Careers & Outcomes

A master's degree in criminal justice empowers graduates to step into impactful leadership roles within law enforcement, corrections, and the criminal justice system. With a focus on policy analysis, crime prevention, and ethical decision-making, this advanced degree provides the tools needed for positions in law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and social services.

Job Titles

First-line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Compliance Officers
Security Managers
Federal Agent

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminological Theory

Criminal Justice Theory

Research Methodology

Analysis of Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Penology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

Undergraduate institutional GPA
Academic preparation as demonstrated by quality and relevance of undergraduate degree major
Submission of a personal statement written by the applicant, which outlines his/her future career goals in criminal justice and how the degree will help them to achieve the goals. Additional contents of the statement include the applicant’s academic preparation, work history, volunteer experience, activities, and honors or awards received.
Submission of one letter of recommendation from a current/past professor of the applicant OR two letters of recommendation from supervisors or professional colleagues familiar with the applicant’s ability to succeed in a graduate program
Submission of a resume or a CV

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17114 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17114 USD / year

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In-State

6230 USD / year

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Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 USD / month

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