Master in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (Master's)

For Master in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (Master's), tuition comes to 11,509 USD per year.

Students study the criminal justice system, its organizations and processes, and the legal and public policy contexts. They learn criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems, justice administration, the judiciary, and public attitudes about criminal justice issues.

Typical applications include work in police and correctional systems, the administration of justice, and the judiciary. The field also applies to legal and public policy settings.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.