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Take the Next Step in Your Criminal Justice Career

The College of Graduate Studies offers a graduate degree in Criminal Justice along with a concentration in Homeland Security

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice offers academic programs that enrich the student experience, thereby equipping students to be well versed in law enforcement, courts, ethics, research methodology and the complex challenges facing the criminal justice system and national defense.
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Credit Hours Required

12-24
Months Completion Time

A Master's Degree
Made For You

30 hour graduate degree program that can be completed in a year. 
Opportunity to select a concentration in Homeland Security at the only public institution in Tennessee offering the program.
Curriculum leveraged from the knowledge, research proficiency, and professional experience of faculty and military officials. 
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Why Choose
Austin Peay?

Academic Quality. Our programs are designed to give you the skills to make an immediate impact in your career so that you can start achieving your goals.

Anytime. Anywhere. Our classes are designed to fit your busy schedule without interfering with life.

Affordability. Offering graduate assistantships, endowments and supportive financial aid staff, we're here to help you succeed and not break the bank while doing it.

A military-friendly school. We offer flexible programs designed to support those who balance career, duty, family and their studies.

With both online and on-campus options, our graduate programs are designed
to go where you go.

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