Advance Your Career in Criminal Justice
Take the next step in your professional journey with a
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Monmouth University.
Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, just an hour from New York City and Philadelphia, Monmouth offers an ideal setting to prepare for leadership roles across law enforcement, intelligence, homeland security, and the legal system.
More Affordable. Hybrid for your Convenience.
Why Choose Monmouth for Your M.A. in Criminal Justice?
Nationally Recognized Partnership
Monmouth is proud to be an Academic Institution Member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA).
Real-World Experiences
Gain practical experience through internships, capstone projects, and international educational opportunities.
Flexible Learning Options
Designed for working professionals, courses are offered in a hybrid format in the evening.
Three Career-Focused Tracks
Choose an area of focus that aligns with your academic interests or professional aspirations.
Professional Outcomes That Matter
Monmouth University’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice prepares students for leadership roles in law enforcement, intelligence, homeland security, and the private-sector. Learn from experienced faculty while developing critical skills, ethical insight, and real-world expertise through internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. The program also offers specialized tracks, including one of the nation’s few Intelligence Analyst tracks in partnership with IALEIA, giving graduates the knowledge and experience to advance their careers or pursue further study.
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Standard Chartered Bank
- FanDuel
- Homeland Security Investigations
- New Jersey State Police
- New York Police Department
- Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office
- Merck
More Affordable. Hybrid for your Convenience.
Monmouth’s graduate programs are more affordable than ever. Whether you’re working full time or going all in, Monmouth’s hybrid course format helps you stay on track without compromising your goals, blending in-person meetings with online assignments to give you the flexibility to balance your studies with your professional life.
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