Why pursue a Criminal Justice Forensic Science Master's Degree online at Saint Leo?

Now is the time to begin pursuing your forensic science master's degree online at Saint Leo University. This program will allow you to combine hands-on learning with academic tradition to prepare for a future in law enforcement. The College Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services offers several competitive, quality graduate degree programs, and the online master’s degree in criminal justice with a forensic science specialization is no exception.

By earning your master’s in criminal justice with a forensic science specialization online, you will be able to effectively balance your home and work life while pursuing your degree. Through up-to-date, hands-on instruction, you will gain the practitioner's experience to assist with criminal justice agency operations during incidents in which forensic science is a factor.

Saint Leo University's criminal justice program director, Dr. Phillip R. Neely, Jr., is a 22-year career law enforcement officer having served in progressively responsible leadership and field positions in local law enforcement agencies. His 22-year tenure as a Law Enforcement professional has afforded him an opportunity to lead, train, and direct all functions of local government. He has experience controlling and managing a budget of more than 27 million dollars.

Additionally, Dr. Neely was in management for more than 15 years and currently working in education over the last 15 years, instructing classes, advising, and mentoring adult learners. The last six years of his law enforcement career entailed numerous roles in administration, managing, and supervising employees.

 As one of the leading military colleges in the United States, Saint Leo University’s online degree programs have educated criminal justice professionals for more than three decades. In the Catholic spirit, we base our criminal justice model on a steadfast moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value, and gifts of all people. Contact our team today to learn more about how you can enroll in our forensic science master's degree online program.