Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice Administration (CJA) at Middle Tennessee State University. The CJA Department offers programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

At the undergraduate level, students may obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in one of three unique programs: Criminal Justice, Emergency Management & Homeland Security, or Law Enforcement. Minors in either Criminal Justice Administration, Criminal Investigations, and Homeland Security are offered for non-CJA majors.

At the graduate level, students may obtain a Master of Criminal Justice degree by completing either a thesis track (33 hours) or a non-thesis track (36 hours) and successful completion of the written comprehensive examination.  

News, Upcoming Events, & More:

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MTSU News Top Story: Criminal Justice Educator Professional Development Workshop July 10-11, 2023

'Hell and Gone' podcaster Cat Townsend visits MTSU for Sept. 11 Guest Lecture

October 14-17 - Fall Break. No classes.

November 22-25 - Thanksgiving Break. No classes. University closed 23-35.

December 6 - Last day of classes for the Fall semester.

December 7 - STUDY DAY. No classes/exams/mandatory meetings.

December 8-14 - Final exams. See university approved exam schedule.