Can I get a masters in criminal justice if I have a bachelor's in music?

Every college’s entry requirements are different. It would probably be a good idea to find some places that offer the course you want and then ask them what the prerequisites are.

You need to look up what the prerequisites are for a Masters in Criminal Justice at the school you are attending. Certainly, you can get the degree. you may have to take some additional courses.

One word: Prerequisites! I would talk to your advisor and hope he’s worth his salt.

@Polly_Math : definitely good advice
I have my BA in Political Science and I’m starting Art school for my MFA in a month! It can be done.

The Criminology/Criminal Justice program at University of Missouri St. Louis doesn’t require a bachelor’s in CJ and it’s one of the top rated schools for CJ graduate study. The same goes for University of Cincinnati, another top rated CJ graduate school. You’ll just have to look at what schools interest you and read their specific requirements.

Many master’s programs are actually excited to get people who apply and have BAs in other fields. It adds to the diversity and the depth of discussion in the classroom.

My master’s program had people with BAs in statistics, music, sociology, musical theater, physics, computer science, philosophy and animal husbandry.

Yes, you can, but as others have mentioned, it might require a few additional courses.