Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Our Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is open to both individuals employed in the criminal justice system, as well as those in other careers, both public and private, who wish to acquire further education in criminal justice. Prerequisites are limited so that qualified students with bachelor’s degrees in related fields such as criminology, psychology, business or public administration, anthropology, political science, sociology or related social sciences may enroll along with students who have undergraduate degrees in criminal justice.
Upon completion of the program, you can choose to enter doctoral programs in related fields or to seek a leadership position within law enforcement, correctional, local and state government, or legal institutions.
Focused and Flexible
South University Campuses
- Atlanta, GA ✝
- Austin, TX
- Columbia, SC
- High Point, NC*
- Montgomery, AL
- Orlando, FL*
- Richmond, VA
- Savannah, GA
- Tampa, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Online Programs
* The High Point and Orlando Off-Campus Instructional Sites are designed to provide students with the benefits of a South University experience at a convenient location. Not all programs are offered at our Off-Campus Instructional Sites.
** Not all programs at campuses are offered Online.
✝This South University school is currently not accepting any new students.
Outstanding Education for Remarkable Careers
We're committed to helping our graduates make an impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our Criminal Justice & Legal Studies graduates have to say.
What's New
Join South University in Celebrating the Class of 2021
This Saturday, June 19, at 12:00 PM ET, South University celebrates the Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 with a live virtual graduation event! Join us as we celebrate this milestone in our graduates’ lives.
June 16, 2021
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Discover how alumnus, Mickale Linton pursued his passion to help others through the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies program at the South University, West Palm Beach campus.
June 9, 2021
Read More10 Tips to Help You Transition from the Military to College
South University is proud to support veterans in their pursuit of higher education! Follow these helpful tips to ease your the transition from military service to college today.
May 28, 2021
Read MoreSouth University, Tampa Nurses Help Administer the COVID-19 Vaccine Locally
South University is proud to support local Tampa Bay residents by working with Advent Health to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine locally through help from our staff and nursing students to 700 pre-registered Florida residents.
February 19, 2021
Read MoreSouth University Austin's Nurses Help Administer the COVID-19 Vaccine to Local Residents
South University is proud to serve the Austin-Round Rock (or Central Texas) area with our staff and nursing students helping to support the administration of the first 3,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines locally.
January 21, 2021
Read MoreChancellor Steven K. Yoho - Named One of the 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2020 by The Education Magazine
South University’s Chancellor Dr. Steven K. Yoho has been named among the 10 Most Visionary Educational Leaders of 2020 by The Education Magazine.
January 12, 2021
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