Criminal Justice and Human Security

Protect Your Community With an MA in Criminal Justice and Human Security Prepare for leadership opportunities in criminal justice and human security

At University of Bridgeport, our Criminal Justice and Human Security master’s degree program will prepare you to examine complex issues such as transnational crime, cybercrime, terrorism, and human trafficking while developing the knowledge and leadership skills needed to make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond.

36 cr
total credits
required
3
starts each year — fall,
spring, and summer
2
unique
degree tracks

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Tuition discount for eligible law enforcement Fully online, on campus, or through hybrid courses Your future starts today!
36
Total credits required
Our 36-credit curriculum explores today’s most pressing criminal justice and human security issues
2
Degree tracks
Complete an internship or thesis track tailored to your professional goals
3
Starts each year
Three opportunities to begin the program each year — fall, spring, and summer
50%
Tuition discount
For eligible law enforcement personnel

The UB Advantage

Become the compassionate professional your community needs

Advance your career at UB

Prepare for leadership opportunities in criminal justice and human security

Personalize your studies

Complete an internship or thesis track tailored to your professional goals

Benefit from a flexible education

Earn your degree fully online, on campus, or through hybrid courses with three starts each year

Curriculum

Coursework includes

36 total credits required
Course code Course name
CJHS 511 Human Security and Approaches to Justice
CJHS 530 U.S. Law and Criminal Justice
CJHS 532 Law Enforcement Management

Student Spotlight

Career mentorship and practical resources

Portrait of Reginald Pierre
Reginald Pierre
MA in Criminal Justice and Human Security

“UB has supported me in many aspects from schooling, internships, resources for the working world, and career support. The administrators here at the University are very open-minded, and the students are welcoming and warm. UB is a great environment for someone looking to find their path and get the support they need.”

Benefit from a flexible online education

Earn your graduate degree at University of Bridgeport!

Program

Choose from two unique degree tracks

Choose from two unique degree tracks

  • Customize your graduate experience by selecting either the internship or thesis track.
  • As you build a comprehensive foundation in criminal justice, you’ll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to gain experiences tailored to your goals and interests.
  • Whatever path you take, UB will be with you every step of the way.
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Tuition discount for eligible law enforcement

50%
Tuition discount
For eligible law enforcement personnel

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

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Where our graduates work

  • Bridgeport police department
  • FBI
  • NYPD
  • State of Connecticut
Ranked #5 most affordable and best value, #7 most popular, and #9 best overall by research.com for 2026 Affordable Degree Guide

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