Online Master's Degree M.S. Homeland Security - Criminal Justice

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Overview

Columbia Southern University's online M.S. in homeland security with a concentration in criminal justice complements a well-rounded homeland security curriculum—covering global terrorism, intelligence analysis, theory and research—with the analytical and problem-solving skills that are essential to law enforcement. This comprehensive degree program prepares students for opportunities within local, state and federal agencies. Students will cover topics on constitutional law, criminal justice administration, and adult and juvenile correctional systems.

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Program Summary

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

Criminal Justice Concentration

Concentration Outcomes

Curriculum

For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.

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Concentration Courses
To fulfill open electives, students may choose any course not used to satisfy program requirements, taking into consideration the degree program upper-level requirements. Students can review all available courses at our full course listing. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their academic advisor prior to choosing open elective options.
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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

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Course Type	Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour^*
Undergraduate	$235
Graduate	$325
Doctoral	$420

^*Tuition rate effective July 1, 2019. Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition Rates are subject to change.
The tuition rate for graduate courses per credit hour is $250 for all active-duty military members (not applicable for CSU learning partners). The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.
^† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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Tuition reports include tuition and required fees per academic year for full time beginning students.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Fall 2015, Institutional Characteristics component and Winter 2015-16, Student Financial Aid component.

Ways to Save

Paying for school is possible. At CSU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.

Flexible Online Learning Options

Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads, and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

Carefully designed and taught by experienced industry experts, CSU's courses have been recognized for their rigorous academic material, high-caliber instruction and commitment to advancing the industries that they serve.