Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice

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.

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 careers 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.

What is Criminal Justice?

The University of Cincinnati’s online criminal justice master’s program is designed to achieve several core objectives:

• Provide students with the conceptual and research skills needed to undertake advanced analyses of crime and the criminal justice system
• Furnish law enforcement, corrections, and court practitioners with knowledge of justice administration, social science perspectives of human behavior, policy analysis, and criminal justice theory
• Train those who will become leaders in the criminal justice system by providing the skills needed to upgrade levels of professional practice, improve standards, initiate fresh perspectives, and act as agents of change
• Prepare social scientists to pursue careers in university and research settings
• Equip graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue advanced leadership roles in a range of law enforcement and criminal justice disciplines

Program Highlights

• Graduate in as few as two years of dedicated part-time study or one year of full-time study
• Eleven total courses (33 semester hours) taught 100% online
• Six enrollment periods each year: 2 fall, 2 spring, 2 summer
• Curriculum combines cutting-edge theory with real-world application

Concentrations

UC’s online Master’s in Criminal Justice degree program offers three distinct concentrations so you can pursue a general track or focus your degree in an area of criminal justice that is most relevant to you. Our innovative courses are constantly updated to teach students the immediately relevant information that is most important today.

• Analysis of Criminal Behavior
• Law Enforcement & Crime Prevention
• Corrections and Offender Rehabilitation

Delivering a world-class experience for students seeking online flexibility

The University of Cincinnati Online is dedicated to providing a world-class educational experience that provides flexibility for busy professionals, lifelong learners, and students from around the world.

All of UC Online’s programs are led by nationally recognized faculty and combine innovation with freedom of intellectual inquiry to create an inclusive environment tailored towards the needs of UC Online students.

With each course, students will receive the tools, skills, and education to further their skill set, expand their opportunities, and enrich their local communities.

Create an academic path that suits your lifestyle and goals.

The University of Cincinnati Online provides high-quality, online academic programs from a premier research and higher learning institution located in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. The University of Cincinnati was one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do.

Our flexible programs allow you to create an academic path that suits your lifestyle and career goals.

The UC Online Experience

We are here at every step for the student and are fully integrated into the University of Cincinnati. We work hard to ensure that prospective students become students and eventually University of Cincinnati graduates.

We are sure you can agree with us when we say that education is important. However, it’s not always easily accessible, especially for working professionals.

Well, until now!

Why UC Online?

Online learning allows for flexibility and convenience for students who are trying to balance life while also getting a degree. If you are someone who is motivated and able to work independently, online courses may be the right fit for you! With online learning, you are joining a community online and meeting people virtually.