Two Ways to Learn
Choose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:
| Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree. | Tempo Competency-Based LearningThe flexible pace ideal for some students. | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Structured schedule | Flexible schedule |
| Pace | Deadlines to make steady progress | Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed |
| Tuition | Pay by the course | All-you-can-learn subscription fee |
| Support | Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree | Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach |
| Expert Walden Faculty |  | |
| Tuition Savings and Financial Aid* | | |
| Accreditation | | |
| Specializations |
| Course-Based LearningThe standard, guided pace to earn your degree | Tempo Competency-Based LearningThe flexible pace ideal for some students. |
|---|---|
| Time | |
| Structured schedule | Flexible Schedule |
| Pace | |
| Deadlines to make steady progress | Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed |
| Tuition | |
| Pay by the course | All-you-can-learn subscription fee |
| Support | |
| Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree | Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach |
| Expert Walden Faculty | |
| |
| Tuition Savings and Financial Aid* | |
| |
| Accreditation | |
| |
| Specializations | |
*May not be available for all degree programs.
Tempo Learning
Public Management and Leadership
Learn how to manage unexpected change in public organizations, and how to lead, motivate, and inspire people within organizations.
Course-based
Behavioral Sciences
Explore the various evolving theories and research that aim to answer the “why” behind criminal behavior.
Course-based
Cybercrimes
Learn how technology is used in the commission of various crimes such as cyberstalking, child sexual exploitation, and cyberbullying.
Course-based
Emergency Management
Gain the skills needed to confront and manage teams and aid victims in times of crisis.
Course-based
General
Criminal innovations are constantly evolving—how can you keep pace and provide new solutions? Gain the knowledge and leadership clout you need to advance your career and the future of criminal justice.
Course-based
Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
Gain an understanding of the foundations for evaluating and creating protective measures and policies.
Course-based
Law and Public Policy
Explore current trends in law and policy and ethics and social justice, as well as controversies in criminal justice.
Course-based
International/Global Criminal Justice Issues
Study the techniques for managing public and nonprofit entities in international settings.
Course-based
Public Management and Leadership
Learn how to manage unexpected change in public organizations, and how to lead, motivate, and inspire people within organizations.
Course-based
Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
Explore how terrorism policies are drafted and enforced and how ethical issues related to human rights are treated.
More about our MS in Criminal Justice program
Depending on your specialization, you will be prepared for a variety of career options in areas like law enforcement, courts, corrections, and probations. Possible job titles include:*
- Border patrol agent
- Customs agent
- Deputy sheriff
- Detective
- Gang crimes investigator
- Narcotics officer
- Private investigator
*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
A bachelor's degree or higher is required for entrance into this program. You will also be required to submit a completed online application, employment history, and official transcripts.
Your enrollment specialist will help you gather all of the required materials, starting with your application and continuing all the way through your first day of classes.Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist today at 855-203-5779, to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.
Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping identify and leverage opportunities for you to save money on your education.
