The Slippery Rock Criminology and Criminal Justice program’s online Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice provides an opportunity for working professionals in the criminal justice field to attain a graduate degree for career enhancement, as well as for traditional graduate learners who value the accessibility of an online program.

This program is entirely online and comprises a 30 credit degree offering with the option of a thesis or internship track. The program offers coursework on the three components of the Criminal Justice System as well as Criminological Theory, Research and Statistical Methodologies. This program is designed to serve the educational needs of working criminal justice professionals in Western Pennsylvania and elsewhere. The curriculum offers flexibility for professionals in the field who desire an advanced criminal justice degree for workforce enhancement purposes, as well as ensuring a quality Master’s level credential for learners who may aspire to doctorate level work.