Master in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $600 per credit hour..

Graduates are qualified to pursue leadership roles in criminal justice agencies, policy development, or college-level teaching. The programme focuses on advanced criminological theory, justice policy, and research methods. It is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers while studying online. Students engage with topics such as juvenile justice, corrections, and legal jurisprudence.

Focus areas include Criminological Theory, Justice Policy, Research Methods, Juvenile Justice, Corrections, Legal Jurisprudence.

The programme requires 30 credit hours of coursework. It includes advanced study in criminological theory, justice administration, research methods, and legal studies. No separate dissertation, practicum, or capstone is mentioned.

Graduates enter roles in criminal justice administration, policy development, or teaching at the college level.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Those without a criminal justice background may be admitted provisionally and required to complete up to 12 undergraduate credits with a B or better. A personal statement, resume, and three letters of reference are required.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. 100% online, full-time or part-time, with a typical duration of two years for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Wilson gives Barton students a college-town setting with a walkable historic downtown and convenient access to the wider region. The campus is close to the I-95 corridor and Research Triangle Park, with Raleigh about 45 minutes away. The coast is two hours away and the mountains are four hours away. Campus life includes residence halls, dining, health and wellness resources, clubs, spiritual life, and campus safety support.

Barton offers a liberal arts education through more than 40 majors and minors, alongside graduate programs and professional studies. Academic options span arts and humanities, business and innovation, education and social sciences, and health sciences. Programs include accounting, biology, business administration, nursing, pharmaceutical chemistry, psychology, social work, Spanish, and sport management. Graduate study includes business administration, criminal justice, exercise physiology, nursing, and school administration. Mandatory internships and pathway programs connect study with professional experience.

Students can join organizations, create events through the Campus Activities Board, or take part in intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. Barton also fields 26 NCAA Division II teams. Prospective students can tour academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities, and other campus spaces. Tours are walking visits led by student ambassadors when classes are in session, giving visitors a direct introduction to campus routines and student experiences.