The MS CJ offers two concentrations in the areas of Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) and Forensic Investigation (FI).
Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation offers courses leading to the Master of Science with a major in criminal justice. We also offer an area of concentration in criminal justice within the Master of Public Administration degree program.
| Law Enforcement | $77,270 |
| Victim Advocate | $47,457 |
| Crime Analyst | $70,768 |
| Crime Reduction/Prevention | $77,270 |
| Policy Analyst | $64,950 |
| Corrections Officer | $57,950 |
| Probation/Parole Officer | $64,520 |
| State and Federal Courts | $54,431 |
| Private Security | $38,370 |
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In 2025 the Master of Science in Criminal Justice was ranked #21 in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports Best Online Programs.
Dr. Sheryl Pelletier
spelletier@jsu.edu
256-782-5335
