Graduate Education
Where Your Ambition Meets Unmatched Academic Support
Advance your expertise, strengthen your leadership, and prepare for justice-centered impact through USJ master’s degree programs.
Program Overview
Graduate Study With Purpose
USJ master’s programs combine advanced coursework, applied inquiry, and faculty guidance for professionals ready to lead in justice, public service, health, and technology.
Academic progression
Build on prior learning through a structured sequence of foundational, advanced, and applied graduate study.
Support at every stage
Admissions guidance, advising, library research support, and remedial coursework help you enter prepared and keep moving forward.
Your Three-Step Pathway
A clear, supportive route from interest to graduate study at USJ.
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Explore your field
Review the master’s degrees and identify the discipline that aligns with your goals.
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Apply with support
Submit your application and connect with admissions for guidance on requirements and next steps.
Graduate education should meet you where you are and help you move confidently toward where you want to lead.
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Begin prepared
Complete any recommended preparatory or remedial coursework and begin your academic progression.
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Advance your impact
Engage in advanced learning, research, and applied work that supports your professional future.
Fields of Study
Explore Graduate Disciplines
Law Enforcement & Leadership
Advanced preparation for leadership, operations, and public safety decision-making.
Legal Studies & Governance
Graduate study in law, policy, governance, and justice systems.
Corrections & Behavioral Science
Focused study of correctional practice, rehabilitation, and behavioral systems.
Public Health & Healthcare Administration
Leadership and systems-focused study for health and community well-being.
Public Administration & Financial Operations
Public-sector management, administration, and financial operations.
Cyber, Intelligence & Financial Crime
Advanced preparation for cyber risk, intelligence, and financial crime response.
Master’s Degrees
Law Enforcement & Leadership
Prepare to lead public safety organizations, strengthen operational practice, and advance justice-centered leadership.
Master of Science in Law Enforcement Leadership
Advanced leadership, policy, and organizational practice for law enforcement professionals.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Graduate study in justice administration, strategy, and public safety systems.
Master of Science in Homeland Security Leadership
Leadership preparation for homeland security, emergency coordination, and risk management.
Master of Science in Public Safety Management
Management-focused graduate study for public safety agencies and community partners.
Master’s Degrees
Legal Studies & Governance
Examine legal systems, governance, policy, and the institutions that shape equitable public life.
Master of Arts in Legal Studies
Interdisciplinary graduate study of law, legal institutions, and applied analysis.
Master of Science in Governance and Public Policy
Advanced study of governance, policy development, and public-sector decision-making.
Master of Science in Justice Policy and Reform
Focused preparation for policy analysis, reform strategy, and justice-system improvement.
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice
Graduate study of rights, equity, advocacy, and social justice leadership.
Master’s Degrees
Corrections & Behavioral Science
Develop advanced knowledge for correctional systems, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.
Master of Science in Corrections Administration
Graduate preparation for correctional leadership, operations, and institutional management.
Master of Science in Forensic Psychology
Advanced study of psychology in legal, investigative, and correctional contexts.
Master of Science in Behavioral Health and Justice
Interdisciplinary study of behavioral health, justice involvement, and coordinated support.
Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Reentry Services
Preparation for rehabilitation planning, reentry systems, and community-based practice.
Master’s Degrees
Public Health & Healthcare Administration
Lead health systems, public health initiatives, and justice-informed care with advanced graduate preparation.
Master of Public Health
Graduate study in population health, prevention, health equity, and community systems.
Master of Healthcare Administration
Leadership and operations preparation for healthcare organizations and services.
Master of Science in Forensic Nursing
Advanced nursing study at the intersection of healthcare, evidence, and justice.
Master of Science in Correctional Healthcare Administration
Specialized preparation for healthcare leadership in correctional and justice settings.
Master’s Degrees
Public Administration & Financial Operations
Build advanced capabilities in public administration, organizational leadership, and responsible financial operations.
Master of Public Administration
Graduate preparation for public leadership, organizational management, and civic impact.
Master of Science in Public Financial Management
Advanced study of budgeting, financial stewardship, and public-sector operations.
Master of Science in Nonprofit Management
Leadership preparation for mission-driven organizations, programs, and communities.
Master of Science in Emergency Management
Graduate study in preparedness, response coordination, and resilient public systems.
Master’s Degrees
Cyber, Intelligence & Financial Crime
Advance your expertise in cyber defense, intelligence analysis, investigations, and financial crime prevention.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Advanced preparation in cyber defense, risk management, and secure systems.
Master of Science in Intelligence Studies
Graduate study in intelligence analysis, information assessment, and strategic decision-making.
Master of Science in Financial Crime Investigation
Advanced preparation for fraud, financial crime, and investigative practice.
Master of Science in Digital Forensics
Graduate study of digital evidence, investigative methods, and forensic technology.
Admissions Support
Questions, Answered
Our admissions team can help you understand program options, application steps, and support resources.