Southern University Baton Rouge

Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS/CRJU)

The Criminal Justice Master’s Program at SUBR offers a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. The Master’s Degree is a two-year program designed to develop, enhance and advance professionals and scholars in the Criminal Justice field. The Program targets students interested in the criminal justice system who have a committed interest in enhancing their professional and management skills as well as in advancing their education.

The program is designed to serve the following students: Those who want to enter into the criminal justice professions. Those employed in the criminal justice agency who wish to broaden their perspective as well as to advance in the system.

Those who would like to teach at the college level. Those who would like to continue their education in a doctoral program in criminal justice or related field. Those who wish to use the degree as further preparation to entering Law School.

The Criminal Justice Master’s Degree Program has two tracks;

(a) The Thesis Option and

(b) The Non-Thesis Option. Thesis option students are required to complete 18 hours core, 12 hours concentration and 6 hours thesis. Non-Thesis option

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE-BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA students are required to complete 18 hours core, 12 hours concentration, 6 hours of electives and a Capstone Project.