{"id":639,"date":"2025-05-23T14:07:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=639"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:05:21","slug":"masters-criminal-justice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/masters-criminal-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"MA in Criminal Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-hero has-chevron-background  hide-gradient has-narrative\" style=\"--hero-desktop-image-position: 31% 51%; --hero-mobile-image-position: 36% 50%; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-media\"><picture aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185.jpg 5120w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185.jpg 5120w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5120\" height=\"2880\" style=\"object-position: 39.148333333333% 39.525%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185.jpg 5120w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/11\/iStock-1328842185-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" class=\"wp-image-5510\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" >\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture><\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title title page-title\"><strong>Master\u2019s in Criminal Justice (MA)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-text top-text-wrapper \"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group hero-narrative is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bottom-text\">Help make the world a better, safer place. A graduate degree in criminal justice opens doors to a range of remarkable and rewarding careers.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-upper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-lower\"><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/\" class=\"home\"  >Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/\" class=\"\"  >Graduate Studies<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/programs\/\" class=\"\"  >Graduate Programs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/masters-criminal-justice\/\" class=\"\"  aria-current=\"page\"  >Criminal Justice (MA)<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-and-navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group navigator is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav class=\"supernav \"  aria-label=\"Primary Menu - Criminal Justice 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wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h4\" id=\"application-deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer<\/strong><br>May 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall<\/strong><br>July 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring<\/strong><br>December 1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group getstarted is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"block-title has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78b464251e4651de38a1b6244772fa06\">Get Started<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-6728adf5\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-light-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.monmouth.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero request-info\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.monmouth.edu\/register\/?id=25d6b6fd-ccac-4be7-8220-8f4d0fed9816\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero request-event\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.monmouth.edu\/register\/?id=25d6b6fd-ccac-4be7-8220-8f4d0fed9816\">Attend Event<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero request-event\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/admissions-counselors\/\">Contact Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-overview\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Protect. Serve. Advocate. Investigate.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re a first responder wishing to advance in your career or a working professional who wants to play a decisive role in safeguarding your community and country, a master\u2019s in criminal justice can help you reach your goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monmouth University\u2019s dynamic graduate program will give you a multidisciplinary perspective on the justice system and its institutions and processes. You\u2019ll learn from an expert faculty while honing your problem-solving ability, building technical skills, and gaining a deeper understanding of moral and ethical issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have the opportunity to customize your degree with a career-focused tracks including one of the nation&#8217;s few Intelligence Analyst tracks in partnership with the <strong>International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts<\/strong> (<strong>IALEIA)<\/strong>. Enrich your education by also pursuing independent research, study abroad experiences, or internships with local, national, and international agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-outcomes\"><strong>Career Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Our graduate criminal justice alumni pursue meaningful roles with organizations such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Marshals Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeland Security Investigations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Jersey State Police<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New York Police Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middlesex County Prosecutor\u2019s Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alumni-success-is-our-strength\">Alumni Success is Our Strength<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-mu-people is-style-2022 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile wp-block-mu-person card is-style-2022 is-style-vertical\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" style=\"object-position: 55.28% 31.385%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Jeanna-Galanakis-v2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1921 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Jeanna-Galanakis-v2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Jeanna-Galanakis-v2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Jeanna-Galanakis-v2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Jeanna-Galanakis-v2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"tile-title name\">Jeanna Galanakis \u201919<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mission Support Specialist<\/strong><br>Homeland Security Track<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile wp-block-mu-person card is-style-2022 is-style-vertical\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" style=\"object-position: 47.235% 36.235%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Marcus-Leslie-Criminal-Justice_20190426_AD_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1923 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Marcus-Leslie-Criminal-Justice_20190426_AD_01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Marcus-Leslie-Criminal-Justice_20190426_AD_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Marcus-Leslie-Criminal-Justice_20190426_AD_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Marcus-Leslie-Criminal-Justice_20190426_AD_01-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"tile-title name\">Marcus Leslie \u201919<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>County Prosecutor\u2019s Office Agent<\/strong><br>Leadership Track<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile wp-block-mu-person card is-style-2022 is-style-vertical\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" style=\"object-position: 49.02% 29.715%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DOttaviano-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DOttaviano-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DOttaviano-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DOttaviano-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DOttaviano-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/DOttaviano.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"tile-title name\">Christine D\u2019Ottaviano \u201913<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government Intelligence Analyst<\/strong><br>M.A. Criminal Justice<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile wp-block-mu-person card is-style-2022 is-style-vertical\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" style=\"object-position: 48.665% 36.345%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Alana_DeForest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1927 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Alana_DeForest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Alana_DeForest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Alana_DeForest-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Alana_DeForest-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"tile-title name\">Alana DeForest \u201920<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Police Officer<\/strong><br>Leadership Track<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile wp-block-mu-person card is-style-2022 is-style-vertical\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" style=\"object-position: 58.78% 33.255%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Kayla_Hueston.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1929 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Kayla_Hueston.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Kayla_Hueston-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Kayla_Hueston-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Kayla_Hueston-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"tile-title name\">Kayla Hueston \u201919<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>County Prosecutor\u2019s Office Agent<\/strong><br>Leadership Track<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile wp-block-mu-person card is-style-2022 is-style-vertical\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" style=\"object-position: 66.815% 45.78%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Brittney_telesnick.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1932 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Brittney_telesnick.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Brittney_telesnick-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Brittney_telesnick-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/Brittney_telesnick-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"tile-title name\">Brittney Telesnick \u201921<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeland Security Track<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"criminal-justice-specializations\"><strong>Criminal Justice Specializations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Develop specialized skills and knowledge with one of our optional career-focused tracks:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tile-title\" id=\"intelligence-analyst-track\"><strong>Intelligence Analyst Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>As technology continues to advance and data sharing is faster than ever, intelligence analysis has been established as a crucial facet of the criminal justice field. Learn about analytical techniques, data interpretation, intelligence reporting, and meet the training requirement for the <strong>International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts&nbsp;(IALEIA) Professional Certification Program<\/strong>, setting you apart in the job market and giving you an edge over your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed in part by an&nbsp;<strong>Intelligence Analyst Working Group<\/strong>&nbsp;comprised of practitioners in the private sector as well as federal, state, and county law enforcement, our program is uniquely positioned to prepare students for success in the field with a domestic and global approach.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tile-title\" id=\"communitylaw-enforcement-relations-track\"><strong>Community-Law Enforcement Relations Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Be on the forefront of a new era of criminal justice. Focus on building trust and collaboration between communities and law enforcement agencies. As a graduate of this program, you will be equipped with the tools, strategies, and unique perspectives needed to be a leader and create positive change&nbsp;within your community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As policing in the United States continues to move toward a community-based model that focuses on solving issues through prevention and de-escalation, more\u00a0criminal justice and non-profit organizations\u00a0are opting to\u00a0hire professionals with experience in creating and implementing outreach programming. You will stand out in a changing job market as a law enforcement professional equipped with\u00a0the knowledge, skills, and abilities in both criminal justice and social work disciplines. In these roles, you will be positioned to institute change while potentially\u00a0creating policies and procedures that will help make an impact in the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tile-title\" id=\"leadership-track\"><strong>Leadership Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s employers are seeking adaptable problem solvers with strong leadership capabilities.&nbsp;Prepare for roles in criminal justice\/law enforcement management, policy, and strategic planning. Under the direction of faculty with prominent experience in the criminal justice field, you will learn how to analyze complex public sector challenges and manage the day-to-day operations of law enforcement and public agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This track is tailored to prepare students for an executive role within the field of criminal justice and will benefit law enforcement officers, criminal justice professionals, government employees at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels, members of the Armed Services, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"curriculum-requirements\"><strong>Curriculum Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Your MA in Criminal Justice will include core courses, electives, and a capstone project. You can also add one of our three specialized tracks to further customize your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Core Requirements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>All graduate criminal justice students will complete foundational courses, which may include classes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied Data Analysis in Criminal Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seminar: Ethics, Law, and Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyberterrorism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge Into Practice: Criminal Justice Capstone Course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>View full degree requirements and course descriptions at <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/criminal-justice\/criminal-justice-ma\/\">the graduate catalog<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Additional Courses &amp; Electives&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>Customize your criminal justice master\u2019s degree by choosing elective credits that match your interests. You might explore topics like intelligence, leadership, and terrorism. We also offer a rotating selection of&nbsp;Special Topics electives; the themes will vary from semester to semester.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Track Requirements<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>If you&#8217;re choosing one of our specialized tracks, you\u2019ll also complete a series of required and elective courses. Refer to the graduate catalog links provided here for full requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/criminal-justice\/criminal-justice-ma-intelligence-analyst-track\/\">Intelligence Analyst Requirements<\/a> &#8211; courses include Cyberterrorism; and GIS, Crime Mapping &amp; Analysis meet certification requirements for the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts. Additional information about the certification program can be found on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ialeia.org\/certification_process.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IALEIA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/criminal-justice\/criminal-justice-ma-community-law-enforcement-relations-track\/\">Community-Law Enforcement Relations Requirements<\/a> &#8211; elective options intersect with social work courses, such as Domestic Violence and Crisis Intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.monmouth.edu\/graduate-catalog\/wayne-d-mcmurray-humanities-social-science\/criminal-justice\/criminal-justice-ma-leadership-track\/\">Leadership Requirements<\/a> &#8211; courses include Seminar: Leadership and Management; Policy Analysis and Professionalism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-overview-amp-requirements\"><strong>Application Overview &amp; Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the admissions process for our master&#8217;s degree in criminal justice:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><span class=\"acc-header\"><strong>Admissions Criteria &amp; Application Requirements<\/strong><\/span> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p><strong>To be considered for admission:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A four-year baccalaureate degree with a:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>minimum 2.75 overall GPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minimum 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your application must also include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two letters of recommendation; these should be from a professional or academic contact, such as a supervisor, mentor, or colleague&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300-word personal essay that describes your professional and academic goals and how a graduate degree will help you reach them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-grey-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3\" id=\"international-association-of-law-enforcement-intelligence-analysts\">International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"296\" src=\"http:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/ialeia.png\" alt=\"IALEIA\" class=\"wp-image-2696 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/ialeia.png 240w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1219\/2025\/06\/ialeia-122x150.png 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>We are proud to be an Academic Institution Member of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ialeia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts<\/a> (IALEIA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monmouth University\u2019s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice \u2013 Intelligence Analyst Track (CJ 621 Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis; CJ 622 Advanced Issues in Intelligence and CJ 636 Structured Analytic Techniques) meets IALEIA\u2019s criteria for a basic intelligence course. These criteria are based on guidelines provided in the Law Enforcement Analytic Standards (2012) and the Minimum Criminal Intelligence Training Standards (2007) published by the US Department of Justice Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative. Individuals who complete this Program meet the training requirement for IALEIA\u2019s Professional Certification Program. Together, these courses have been added <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ialeia.org\/accepted_classes.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">as an accepted program<\/a>. Additional information about the certification program can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ialeia.org\/certification_process.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on IALEIA\u2019s website<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull differentiators has-chevron-background has-shadow-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-side-brackets has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc73103ca5dcbbc64f8b0770e2a68468\" id=\"why-monmouth-for-your-ma-in-criminal-justicenbsp\"><strong><strong>Why Monmouth for Your MA in Criminal Justice? <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/finaid\/graduate-aid\/grants-and-scholarships\">Graduate Student Financial Aid<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull programfaculty has-grey-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"contact\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"program-faculty\">Program Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our faculty includes a mix of academic researchers and former practitioners. Research specialties include policing, criminology, forensic psychology, crime analysis, juvenile justice, victimology, and homeland security. Faculty members also have professional experience in law enforcement, intelligence, criminal law, victim advocacy, and psychology.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-mu-contact has-image alignfull\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"512\" height=\"512\" style=\"object-position: 50.1% 53.08%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Lockwood_Brian.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Brian Lockwood\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/476\/2013\/05\/Lockwood_Brian.jpg 512w, 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