Combine business savvy and spirituality
Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Criminolology & Justice (Online)
Pope Francis encourages criminal justice professionals “to encourage, help and enable … a rehabilitation which everyone seeks and desires: inmates and their families, correctional authorities, social and educational programs … [and] which benefits and elevates the morale of the entire community and society” ("Message to Detainees"). A dual degree in criminal justice and pastoral studies prepares those seeking to become professionally-trained criminal justice administrators, planners, researchers, and private security professionals as well as those who work in justice ministries such as such as victim services, prison ministry, prisoner re-entry, delinquency prevention, and substance abuse treatment to develop a theological and spiritual foundation for their work supporting the transformation of individuals and community.
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Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Criminology & Justice Curriculum
Flexible online courses taught by experts.
Degree Overview
60 Credits
dual master of pastoral studies and master of criminal justice
Loyola’s online MPS/MCJ dual degree consists of 60 credit hours, which includes:
- Loyola Institute for Ministry Courses (30 credit hours)
- Criminal Justice Courses (30 credit hours)
Check out the University Bulletin to view further curriculum information about Loyola's online MPS/MCJ dual degree and download a program worksheet.
What can you do with a dual MPS/MCJ degree?
Discover your full potential
Loyola’s 100% online dual Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) and Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program will prepare you to excel in a wide range of careers, including:
- Criminal justice administrator
- Victim services
- Prison ministry
- Prisoner re-entry
- Delinquency prevention
- Substance abuse treatment
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