In Track I of our online PhD in Criminal Justice program, you’ll dive right into contemporary theory and practice as well as national and global criminal justice issues. Coursework spans topics such as leadership theory, homeland security, and public management.

Our online criminal justice PhD program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals. Advance your education while continuing to serve your organization and community. Build on your experience with scholarly research to create innovative solutions to real-world problems.

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Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice General Program Today’s rapidly changing criminal justice system demands new skills and specialized knowledge. In the General Program, you will cover a range of topics from cybercrime to homeland security.

The PhD in Criminal Justice program helps prepare students with the skills needed to pursue a range of criminal justice-related roles including leadership and education.

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Walden University’s MS in Criminal Justice program will prepare students to effectively work within criminal justice agencies, governmental organizations, and the private sector. The programs comprise a core of contemporary theory and practice as well as the study of national and international issues in the administration of criminal justice.

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Explore our Online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice. Focus your understanding of key issues confronting the American criminal justice system, as well as policy analysis and the contemporary decision-making models, with a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice.