Master of Science in Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati

Program Details

Heighten your career opportunities with this online criminal justice degree. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to help students identify trends in corrections, policing, and criminology. There are three concentrations to choose between:

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

The Analysis of Criminal Behavior concentration focuses on the various types of criminal offenders and the methods of criminal offending. Study the bio-social factors that differentiate serious criminal offenders from others and gain in-depth knowledge of specialized forms of criminal behavior.

The Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention concentration strengthens knowledge of the intricacies and fundamentals of law enforcement and crime prevention.  

The Corrections and Offender Rehabilitation concentration prepares students to make a difference in the lives of convicted men and women and adjudicated juveniles. Courses focus primarily on rehabilitating and treating criminal offenders but also cover the theoretical and philosophical frameworks of corrections.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Cincinnati is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent