Explore the Master of Criminal Justice degree at NMSU Global Campus
Are you looking to become a leader in criminal justice? At NMSU Global Campus, the Master of Criminal Justice balances theoretical inquiry with applied knowledge to set you up for success.
NMSU Global Campus has ranked #17 in Top Online Criminal Justice Master's Degrees for 2023.
This 100% online coursework program is designed for criminal justice professionals who seek to advance their career to the next level. Our students do in-depth study of research methods, data analysis, criminological theory, ethics, juvenile justice, punishment, women and crime, and race, crime and justice.
The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) degree trains NMSU Global Campus students in research methods and policy analysis, as well as a theoretical foundation in our discipline.
NMSU Global Campus graduates are prepared for careers in the criminal justice system, the juvenile justice system, victim services, not-for-profit organizations connected with criminal justice and social justice, careers in research, as well as for continued study in law school and doctoral programs in criminal justice and criminology.
About the Department of Criminal Justice
By pursuing your Master of Criminal Justice degree through NMSU Global Campus, you will study in the Department of Criminal Justice, which was founded in 1962 and is recognized as one of nation’s oldest programs for criminal justice degrees. It also is one of the largest academic departments in NMSU’s College of Arts and Sciences.
NMSU's Department of Criminal Justice supports and encourages scholarly, experiential, and applied research endeavors, including those involving collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies that deal with crime, law enforcement, corrections, justice studies, law, juvenile justice, social justice, immigration, punishment, and the Borderlands.