A Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program enhances the knowledge of practicing professionals who want to expand their skills. This St. Louis criminal justice master's degree is also perfect for scholar-practitioners in any field with a desire to combine existing knowledge and experience from other disciplines with criminal justice to pursue one of many careers in the criminal justice system. The accelerated curriculum integrates criminal law and theory, leadership development, global awareness, and organizational change. These foundational concepts prepare graduates for leadership roles in organizations related to the criminal justice profession and beyond.

Crisis response support emphasis coursework focuses on counseling, personality theories, psychopathology, and more.