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Our online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program approaches the study of crime and criminal justice from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing insights from sociology, criminology, psychology and law.Spring 2022 Application Fee Waiver Our MS in Criminal Justice program prepares students to be leaders in the criminal justice field through experience-based learning, best practice approaches and field collaborations. The program is designed for criminal justice professionals seeking to advance their career to the next level. This MS in Criminal Justice program delivers a comprehensive understanding of how conceptual and theoretical frameworks apply to real-world situations in a wide range of criminal justice career paths. The University of Cincinnati’s online Master’s in Criminal Justice program is ranked 11th best in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2021). Our widely respected School of Criminal Justice is consistently ranked among the top 15 Best Criminal Justice Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Our online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program approaches the study of crime and criminal justice from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing insights from sociology, criminology, psychology and law.Spring 2022 Application Fee Waiver Our MS in Criminal Justice program prepares students to be leaders in the criminal justice field through experience-based learning, best practice approaches and field collaborations. The program is designed for criminal justice professionals seeking to advance their career to the next level. This MS in Criminal Justice program delivers a comprehensive understanding of how conceptual and theoretical frameworks apply to real-world situations in a wide range of criminal justice career paths. The University of Cincinnati’s online Master’s in Criminal Justice program is ranked 11th best in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2021). Our widely respected School of Criminal Justice is consistently ranked among the top 15 Best Criminal Justice Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Admission Requirements
2+
550+
6+
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree (in any field of study) from a regionally accredited university
At least two professional or academic letters of recommendation from individuals you have known for a minimum of one year – at least one letter must be from a current or past supervisor
An overall 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from all previous undergraduate coursework
– OR –
An overall 2.75 GPA will be considered for acceptance with at least one of the following:
Five years of criminal justice work experience (does not include social work)
Nine hours of graduate coursework with a 3.0 GPA or higher with a regionally accredited college or university
A minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal and quantitative parts of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within five years of your application*
*The GRE is not needed with a 3.0 GPA or higher
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May
Tuition fees
Domestic
22,353 USD
International
22,803 USD
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Master of Science in Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, Cincinnati, United States
22,803 USDTuition Fee/year
CriminologyMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Admission Requirements
– OR –
An overall 2.75 GPA will be considered for acceptance with at least one of the following:
*The GRE is not needed with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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