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What Can You Do With a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice?

Start or advance your career as soon as you graduate. With the increasing complexity and growth of the U.S. criminal justice system, our graduates can expect to find ample career opportunities in law enforcement, the court and corrections systems, government and corporate investigations, victim and child advocacy, and education.

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Why Earn My Criminal Justice Master’s Degree at Angelo State?

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Flexibility

Our 100% online degree program is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree, regardless of your major. The GRE test is not required for admission, and a thesis is not required to complete your degree. Our classes are offered in five 8-week terms each year, so you have five possible start dates, and you can complete your degree in as little as 12 months.

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National Recognition

Our online master’s in criminal justice program has continually been ranked among the best and most affordable in the nation by multiple online higher education guides, including Intelligent.com, GradSchoolHub.com and many others.

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Military Friendly

Angelo State has been designated a “Military Friendly School” by VIQTORY Media and G.I. Jobs magazine. We have also been named a Top 10 “Best for Vets College” by the Military Times. Our VETS Center is here to help you with your military education benefits, and TA Scholarships are available to help offset the cost of your tuition.

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  • Committed to Your Success

    Whether you’re pursuing a master’s degree, doctoral degree or certificate/certification, you have access to all the services in our College of Graduate Studies and Research. You’ll find information and resources for everything from registering for classes and writing a thesis – to available graduate/teaching assistantships and graduate research opportunities.