Online Social Justice Masters Program

Program Overview

Campbellsville University's online criminal justice degree provides a comprehensive foundation in criminal and social justice principles. With a focus on leadership, research, and real-world application, the program equips students to advance their careers in law enforcement, criminology, or public service leadership. The program offers two tracks: Criminology and Public Service Leadership and Social Justice, and includes a variety of elective options to tailor the degree to individual interests.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

CU's affordable online criminal justice degree equips students with the skills necessary to positively impact criminal and social justice. The program has been ranked 4th Most Affordable Among Christian Colleges in the U.S.

Objective

• Gain a strong foundation in the principles and concepts of criminal and social justice.
• Advance your career.
• Apply your knowledge of the law to real-world situations.
• Expand your career opportunities.

Outline:

Core Curriculum (15 credit hours)

• CJ 500: Leadership in a Diverse Society
• CJ 562: Research Methods
• CJ 544: Introduction to Statistics
• CJ 525: Social Stratification
• CJ 505: Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice Organizations

Criminology Track (18 credit hours)

• CJ 520: Contemporary Issues in Criminology
• CJ 530: Advanced Criminology Theory
• CJ 600: Applied Thesis I
• CJ 601: Applied Thesis II
• CJ 622: Research Methods for Community Change
• CJ 635: Law and Society

Public Service Leadership and Social Justice Track (18 credit hours)

• BA 617: Organizational Leadership
• CJ 518: Criminal Justice in a Diverse Society
• CJ 521: Theories of Community and Social Change
• CJ 575: Advanced Correctional Theory and Practice
• CJ 580: Special Topics
• CJ 622: Research Methods for Community Change

Elective (1 credit hour)

• BA 620: Finance Management
• BA 614: Human Resource Management
• CJ 550: Victimology
• CJ 585: Serial Killers
• CJ 620: Seminar in Criminal Justice
• CJ 625: Policing and Immigration
• CJ 630: Crime Control and Environmental Design
• SOC/CJ 542: Race and Ethnic Relations

Careers:

Graduates of Campbellsville's criminal justice online program can pursue various advanced criminal justice careers, including:

• Police and detective supervisor
• Forensic psychologist
• Criminologist
• District attorney