Academic Excellence
with Real World Relevance
Niagara University’s Criminal Justice Administration program is designed for maximum flexibility in learning, with various course formats to accommodate different styles and schedules.
Located just steps from the TTC Subway and VMC Bus Terminal, experience flexibility and tailor your masters degree to your career aspirations.
The Advantage of Niagara University in Ontario
Advance Your Career with a masters degree that prepares students for leadership positions in a wide range of criminal justice-related fields. Faculty deliver a student-centred and individually tailored educational journey, while creating opportunities for students to apply their learning in practical contexts.
The program consists of 11 courses (33 credits), including required and elective options, allowing students to tailor course selections to meet their professional goals.
Students in the Criminal Justice Administration program select from a range of highly relevant topics, including:
- Criminal Justice System Management
- Systemic Issues In Criminal Justice
- Victimization
- Law & Legal Policy
- Research Methods
- Restorative Justice
- Race, Gender, & Crime
Students also have the opportunity to take courses from Niagara’s MBA and Masters program in Information Security and Digital Forensics (Cybersecurity) as elective options.
Our criminal justice faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their research and specialize in a variety of key subject areas, including:
- Court Systems
- Capital Punishment & Wrongful Convictions
- Law Enforcement
- Religion and Crime
- Victimization
Founded in 1856, Niagara University educates students in the highest academic tradition to excel in their careers and be change leaders in their industry.
For more than 40 years, Niagara University has given students in Ontario the POWER to accelerate with cutting-edge curriculum delivered by expert faculty and designed with input from leading industry professionals.
Located in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Niagara University Ontario offers easy access to a vibrant local community and to other parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) through the TTC Subway and York Region Bus Terminal.
- Students with strong academic credentials will be automatically considered for scholarships as part of the application process.
- We review applications as they arrive through our continuous admissions process.
- International students who are accepted will receive their letters of acceptance once Niagara University has confirmed an allocation of Provincial Attestation Letters.
Requirements
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts for a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Professional Resume/CV (minimum 2 years of experience)
- Personal Statement
International students
- English Proficiency (preferred IELTS min 6.5, TOEFL iBT min 100, Duolingo min 125)
- Credential Evaluation Reports
Niagara University in Ontario are a designated learning institute with 2-year Master’s programs
All master’s degree programs at Niagara University Ontario qualify for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Niagara University Ontario graduate students are eligible to apply for an open work permit for their spouse and common-law partner. This means they could be eligible to work while you are studying!
Our nationally recognized program consists of 11 courses (33 credits), including required and elective options, allowing students to tailor course selections to meet their professional goals.
Fill out the form below to receive an information package about our Criminal Justice Administration program. You may be eligible for a Scholarship and/or OSAP funding*. Our team is ready to help you navigate the process.
