Advance Your Career with New Specializations in Franklin University’s Online Master’s in Criminal Justice

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Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu

Franklin University, a recognized leader in online education, has introduced four new specializations within its Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program: Crime Analytics, Cybersecurity Governance, Leadership, and Crime Scene Investigation. The additions reflect the evolving demands of the justice system and aim to prepare professionals for emerging roles across public safety, cybersecurity, and law enforcement.

The new tracks allow students to tailor their studies to areas of growing interest and need within the field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in protective service occupations is expected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, with heightened demand for expertise in areas such as digital security, data interpretation, and organizational leadership.

As the justice system faces increasingly complex challenges from rising cyber threats to the need for stronger data-driven practices and ethical leadership, Franklin’s 100% online master’s in criminal justice helps professionals stay ahead. With practical, applied coursework and multiple specialization options, students can customize their path while preparing to lead and innovate across local, state, and federal systems.

Find the Right Specialization Fit for Your Future in Criminal Justice
Franklin’s new four distinct specializations within the master’s degree in criminal justice allow students to match their learning with their professional goals. Specifically, the four new specializations offer:

M.A. in Criminal Justice – Crime Analytics
Use tools like Power BI and ArcGIS to analyze, interpret, and visualize crime trends. This specialization equips graduates to support smarter policy decisions and drive safer communities through data.

M.A. in Criminal Justice – Crime Scene Investigation
Gain hands-on skills in crime scene processing, evidence preservation, fingerprint analysis, and forensic photography to support investigations and provide credible courtroom testimony.

M.A. in Criminal Justice – Cybersecurity Governance
Learn to investigate cybercrime, apply digital forensics, and develop proactive security policies with this highly relevant specialization at the intersection of criminal justice and technology.

M.A. in Criminal Justice – Leadership
Prepare to lead agencies and reform efforts by building skills in ethical decision-making, organizational strategy, and systems thinking—critical for today’s justice leaders.

Flexible, Online, and Career-Aligned
Designed for working professionals, Franklin’s Criminal Justice master’s degree can be completed in as few as 12 months. The program features one class at a time, hands-on projects, and instruction from seasoned experts in the field, making it an ideal fit for those seeking meaningful advancement without putting their careers on pause.

Whether you're passionate about investigating crime, influencing policy, or defending digital frontiers, Franklin’s new specializations provide the tools to lead with purpose. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jOZfpo.

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).