MS Criminal Justice Corrections Management

M.S. in Criminal Justice – Corrections Management

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Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice – Corrections Management

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Gain New Skills in Correctional Facility Control with a Master’s in Corrections Management

Are you looking to advance your career in correctional service management? Maybe you currently hold a job in another field and want to start working for our nation’s criminal justice system. Either way, Liberty University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice – Corrections Management degree can be an excellent option! Not only can you learn about the management of facilities like jails and prisons – you can also study new trends and programs that seek to reintegrate offenders into the community and reduce the rate of recidivism, which is when a criminal commits an offense again.

By partnering with Liberty University to pursue your master’s degree in criminal justice – corrections management, you can have the chance to study to become better prepared for a variety of careers within the field. Crowded prisons are a growing problem for our nation – and trained, educated professionals can help manage and lead the facilities that currently exist. This degree also gives you the opportunity to explore and better understand alternatives to jails and prisons which work to ease dependence on such facilities.

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Master’s in Criminal Justice – Corrections Management Degree?

  • Alternatives used to reduce overcrowding in prisons, such as probation and parole
  • Policies and procedures needed to effectively run a correctional facility
  • Staffing facilities, handling inmate health, and evaluating security concerns
  • The use of mandatory academic and vocational programs in place of incarceration

In addition to taking courses focusing on corrections, you can learn about ethics and leadership in the criminal justice field. Current topics and trends will be taught – as will criminal justice evaluation methods and human resource management for correctional facilities.

Potential Careers for M.S. in Criminal Justice – Corrections Management Graduates

  • Corrections officer
  • Deputy warden
  • Parole officer
  • Probation officer
  • Senior police officer

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master’s in Criminal Justice – Corrections Management Online with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online corrections management degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  • You may be able to earn course credit for relevant life experience through our Experience Plus program.
  • You will have the option of taking additional electives in subjects that meet your professional goals or a thesis option in which you receive research and leadership training essential to the criminal justice corrections field.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

600+ Online Degrees

With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus

Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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