Lead and serve with a master’s degree
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice graduate program at USC Upstate empowers professionals in social services, victim advocacy, and crime prevention with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience. Designed for both experienced professionals and newcomers, this graduate degree is a strategic step toward advancing your career in criminal justice or social services while maximizing your professional impact.
Designed to enhance your academic potential and field expertise, our program isn’t just another degree — it’s a pathway to move up in your current field or transition into a new area of criminal justice.
What You’ll Gain:
- In-depth understanding of challenges in policing, courts, and corrections.
- Expertise in victim advocacy, crime prevention, and intervention strategies.
- Advanced skills in rehabilitation efforts and social service practices.
We go beyond theoretical concepts by prioritizing applied research and systematic analysis — tools crucial for leaders in city, state, or federal roles. Prepare to not only master these skills but to lead the charge in shaping policies, evaluating programs, and more. At Upstate, our mission is to prepare you to be a driving force behind multidisciplinary teams and making a difference in your community.
Start harnessing your academic potential and wealth of expertise to become a catalyst for change. Enroll today and chart a new course in the ever-evolving landscape of criminal justice.
The GRE is not required.
Prepare To
Advance
Your program offers vital training for leaders in areas such as criminal justice administration, evidence-based policing, public policy reform, and victim advocacy. After completing the program, you will be prepared to move into a wide array of criminal justice and social service-related fields.
Flexible To Fit Your Life
Your courses will be taught using a HyFlex option. HyFlex courses offer you the flexibility of both face-to-face and virtual instruction. Lectures are recorded for online students to view at their convenience. You can complete the program face-to-face or completely online.
Stand Out with
Research
You will work closely with a faculty member to conduct an original research project. This will give you the opportunity to show how well you can apply what you’ve learned. By designing an original study, collecting and analyzing data, and disseminating your findings, you will be able to showcase your skills.
learn more about the program!
The academic catalog gives you detailed information about the major, courses, and any additional requirements. To complete the criminal justice graduate degree, you will need 30 credit hours.
You can also contact your admissions counselor to assist you in your next steps. Please get in touch with our graduate program advisor if you have any questions about the program.
Next Steps
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