Why Choose Albany State University?

Albany State was founded in 1903, and it advocates the total development of students and provides a wholesome academic environment. A leader in teacher education, nursing, criminal justice, business, public administration and the sciences, ASU provides a comprehensive educational experience with quality instruction as the hallmark of all its academic programs. The University embraces the concept of "students first" as a core institutional value.

What is the Tuition Cost?

The tuition rate is $260 per credit hour.

Is Financial Aid Available?

Yes, Financial Aid is available to students planning on enrolling in this program. Check with your employers for reimbursements, or tuition assistance.

Accreditation

Albany State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Bachelor’s, Master’s and Education Specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges with questions about the accreditation of Albany State University. Albany State University is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the National League for Nursing, the Georgia Board of Nursing and Council on Social Work Education.

Mission

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice online program is designed to prepare students for professional careers within the criminal justice system.

Time to Complete

The courses are offered year-round in eight-week terms. This degree can be achieved in two years, assuming students take a minimum of two courses (six credit hours) per semester, including the summer session. Full-time students who submit a thesis can also complete the program in two years. To ensure that students graduate in an efficient timeframe, the online program will offer courses based on a prescribed course plan.

Concentrations

• Law Enforcement
• Corrections

Requirements

To enter the program, students must have earned a bachelor’s degree. If a student’s degree is not in criminal justice, then the student may be required to take one to two extra criminal justice courses. These courses will be available online through Albany State University.

Core Courses

• Foundations of Criminal Justice
• Fundamentals of Law
• Philosophy of Criminal Justice
• Organization and Administration
• Research Methods
• Research Statistics

Faculty Assistance

Professors have online office hours to assist students through phone and email as needed. In addition, the faculty will assist students with potential internships and employment possibilities. The faculty will also support students with their academic progress and help them stay on track for graduation.

Accreditation

Florida Institute of Technology is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, education specialist and doctoral degrees.

Recognitions

Florida Tech has built a reputation for an unwavering emphasis on exceptional academics and innovative research in the fields of business, engineering and technology, and is also known for having an award-winning faculty. You can be sure you're getting an extraordinary education as you earn your criminal justice degree from Florida Tech, a top-ranked university that is:

• Listed in Barron's Best Buys in College Education
• Named one of the Southeast's best universities by Princeton Review in 2005 and 2006
• Ranked a Best National University in the 2007 U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Colleges"
• Rated the top private university in Florida for the second straight year by Washington Monthly

Testimonials

Just to give you an idea of how Florida Tech University Online students feel about their online degree programs, here's what they have to say:

"If it were not for this online program, I would have passed on continuing my education. I don’t have the time to travel to a campus and attend class. This program gave me the complete flexibility to work on my schedule. It really is anytime, anywhere!"
Kevin Red
Hot Springs, AR

"I love attending classes online around my schedule. The program allows me to do it all: work full time and go to school without sacrificing my social life. And the fact that my employer's tuition assistance program covers the cost is the icing on the cake!"
Stephanie Matzke
Tampa, FL

"My job involves a substantial amount of traveling so I needed a course of instruction that was flexible enough to accommodate my absences from the U.S. The online course was ideal since I could do the work while away or on the airplane. I even managed to make a few friends during the classes."
James Wong
South Pasadena, CA

These students have achieved their latest educational goal. Now it's your turn!