Criminal Justice and Public Safety, M.S.
Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 33
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $350.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $490.00
Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator
Degree Overview
Complete coursework in a variety of special topics, including crime mapping, geographic information systems, and cybersecurity, among others. The curriculum also covers the analysis and improvement of policies through quantitative research methods, statistical techniques, and critical assessment of current approaches based on empirical evidence.
Tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing one of two concentrations:
- Public safety
- Criminal justice
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
Online worked for me—the flexibility to take classes around my schedule, the professor’s flexible office hours.
Ivorie Stalling M.S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- 2.7 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts
- GRE scores
- A 250-word personal statement explaining background and goals for entering the program
- TOEFL scores (international students only)
- Supplementary materials such as letters of recommendation and writing samples may also be submitted but are not required
Application Dates
Fall semester: Aug 1
Spring semester: Jan 1
Summer 1 semester: May 1
Summer 2 semester: Jun 15
This degree is available at IU East, IU Indianapolis, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, and IU Southeast.
Your IU Online M.S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety prepares you for such careers as:
- Correctional officer supervisor
- Police and detective supervisor
- Criminal investigator
- Emergency management director
- Security manager
- Public safety officer
To graduate with the M.S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety, you must complete 33 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Core courses (15 credit hours)
- Concentration courses (18 credit hours)
Concentrations
Tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing one of two concentrations:
- Public Safety Concentration
- Assess public safety risks using various analysis tools and develop plans to prepare, manage, and mitigate natural and human-made crises.
- Criminal Justice Concentration
- Analyze the nature and extent of crime, critically evaluate major theories of crime, and assess the effectiveness of criminal justice systems, non-criminal justice programs, and other policies and practices that respond to crime.
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
CJUS-P 501 -or SPEA-J 582 |
Proseminar: Criminal Justice I -or- Criminal Justice Systems |
3 Credits |
|
CJUS-P 619 -or- SPEA-J 666 |
Crime and Public Policy -or- Criminal Justice Policy and Evaluation |
3 Credits |
|
SPEA-J 502 -or- CJUS-P 594 |
Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Public Safety -or- Introduction to Research Methods |
3 Credits |
|
SPEA-V 506 -or-CJUS-P 595 |
Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making -or- Data Analysis in Criminal Justice |
3 Credits |
Criminal Justice Concentration:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPEA-J 501 -or- CJUS-P 502. | Evolution of Criminological Thought and Policy I -or- Proseminar: Criminal Justice II | 3 Credits |
Public Safety Concentration:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPEA-J 528 | Risk Analysis for Public Safety | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 586 | Public Safety in the U.S. | 3 Credits |
Electives:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJUS-P 512 | Corrections | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 515 | Police in Society | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 517 | Juvenile Justice | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 519 | Probation and Parole | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 602 | Courts and Criminal Justice | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 623 | Violent Behavior | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 627 | White-Collar Crime | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 629 | Victimization | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 634 | Sentencing Theory and Practice | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 671 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 680 | Seminar: Issues in Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 3 Credits |
| CJUS-P 682 | Seminar on Law Enforcement and Minorities | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 520 | Mapping and Analysis | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 520 | Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 524 | Crisis Management for Public Safety | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 531 | National and Homeland Security in America | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 550 | Topics in Criminal Justice and Public Safety | 1-3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 581 | Public Safety Law | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 587 | Criminal Violation: Problems and Characteristics | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 588 | Law and Control in Society | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-J 682 | Planning and Management | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-V 560 | Public Budgeting and Finance | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-V 561 | Public Human Resources Management | 3 Credits |
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