{"id":22364,"date":"2026-09-29T08:11:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/?p=22364"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:44:34","slug":"elizabethtown-college-launches-master-of-science-in-criminal-justice-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2026\/09\/29\/elizabethtown-college-launches-master-of-science-in-criminal-justice-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Elizabethtown College Launches Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elizabethtown College&#8217;s School for Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) is meeting growing regional and national workforce demands through its recently launched online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/sgps\/programs\/graduate\/master-criminal-justice.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to meet today\u2019s societal calls for reform, accountability, and equity within the criminal justice system. Courses will begin in the summer of 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>\u201cThis distinctive program reflects Elizabethtown College&#8217;s commitment to preparing ethical, service-oriented leaders for an increasingly complex criminal justice landscape,\u201d Elizabethtown College Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies Dr. Marcy McCarty said. \u201cThrough flexible online delivery and specialized concentrations, this degree will provide professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to lead with integrity, innovation, and purpose.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The fully online, 30-credit, 10-course program prepares graduates for leadership positions and professional advancement in criminal justice organizations, public service, and related fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students may choose from four concentration areas, including a general area of study and three specialized concentrations that are also available as standalone graduate certificates:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/sgps\/programs\/graduate\/certificate-restorative-justice.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restorative Justice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/sgps\/programs\/graduate\/certificate-cybercrime-and-digital-intelligence.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cybercrime and Digital Intelligence<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/sgps\/programs\/graduate\/certificate-strategic-criminal-justice-leadership.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strategic Criminal Justice Leadership\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students will explore contemporary issues in law enforcement, courts, corrections, victim services, policy, and justice reform while developing research and analytical skills relevant to professional practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The program was designed by Elizabethtown College Director of Criminal Justice Dr. Kadee Crandall, drawing on her extensive academic expertise, strong industry partnerships, and understanding of the evolving needs of law enforcement and justice professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThis program was intentionally designed to give current students and criminal justice professionals the opportunity to build on their education, expand their expertise, and advance their careers,\u201d Crandall said. \u201cOur goal is to develop the critical thinking and professional perspective needed to navigate an evolving field and make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Etown students will also have access to accelerated pathways into the M.S. in Criminal Justice program. Students pursuing<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/schools\/school-of-public-service\/criminal-justice\/\"> Etown\u2019s traditional B.A. in Criminal Justice<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/sgps\/programs\/bachelors\/criminal-justice-law-enforcement.aspx\">SGPS online B.A. in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement<\/a> may receive provisional acceptance into the one-year master\u2019s program and take up to nine elective credits as undergraduates that can later be applied toward the M.S. degree. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discover more about the M.S. in Criminal Justice program at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/sgps\/programs\/graduate\/master-criminal-justice.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elizabethtown College School for Graduate and Professional Studies.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elizabethtown College&#8217;s School for Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) is meeting growing regional and national workforce demands through its recently launched online Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to meet today\u2019s societal calls for reform, accountability, and equity within the criminal justice system. 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