Bachelor in Criminal Justice - Pathway to M.S. (Dual Admission)
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
5 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
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Introduction
A Program for Civic-minded Community Leaders
If you want to help create a more community-focused and equitable justice system, Nova Southeastern University’s Dual Admission program in Criminal Justice could be right for you. You can earn a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice in just five years.
NSU’s Criminal Justice program includes a core curriculum that introduces the principles of criminal justice, concentrations that help you pinpoint your area of study, and electives that help you broaden your expertise. With dedicated faculty and a commitment to helping form civic-minded community leaders, you’ll be prepared for a life of serving others.
Over the course of the program, you’ll learn the legal rules of court procedure, police history and procedure, criminology, and the use of corrections as a means of rehabilitating convicted criminals. You’ll gain a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and insight into how its various components interact, which will help you become an effective change-maker within the system.
Program overview
A Dual Admission program in criminal justice is available for freshman and transfer students. An alumni tuition discount is available to all students who enter the master’s program after receiving their undergraduate degree at NSU; this can save a student 20% on graduate tuition.
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What Can You Do with a Criminal Justice Master’s Degree?
An M.S. in Criminal Justice can shape you into the hero your community needs. In this program, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. Core courses cover fundamentals like legal issues, system structures, investigative processes, and criminal justice theory.
In addition to your core classes, you’ll take courses to specialize in your degree. These concentrations range in everything from Conflict and Crisis Management and Child Protection to Public Administration and Substance Abuse.
Related Careers
- A police officer or sheriff
- Detective
- FBI or DEA agent
- Parole officer
- Federal air marshal
- Secret service special agent
- Correctional counselor
Competencies
- Understand the historical, legal, and social context of the criminal justice system.
- Community-oriented approach to law enforcement.
- Strong understanding of ethics and public policy.
Career Potential (Police and Detectives)
- 5% Growth - Job Outlook 2018–2028
- $65,170 - Median Pay 2019
- 808,700 - Number of Jobs as of 2018
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics