Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The University of Cincinnati is ranked as one of the Top 3 Criminal Justice Schools in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2010), and it's the only one of those schools to offer its acclaimed degree online. Our professors are the most published, most recognizable, and most respected leaders in their industry. Our graduates earn more than a master's degree in criminal justice. They are truly empowered to become leaders in countless vocations within their communities with a confidence that can only be gained by learning from the greatest minds in their field.

Led by decorated professors, the 16-course curriculum in the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to expose you to every part of the criminal justice industry. The University of Cincinnati has designed this program to be delivered 100% online, anywhere in the country or world, allowing you to continue to make a difference in your own community. The program can be completed in as little as one year with this affordable, regionally accredited program.

LEARN MORE: The distinguished UC professors rank as the most published faculty nationally in journals of criminal justice research. Using real-world strategies, they are focused on helping you solve the most important challenges confronting the criminal justice field today.

ACHIEVE MORE: Our graduates achieve incredible success in a variety of fields, such as law enforcement, the legal system, corrections, loss prevention, forensics, higher education, and the federal government. Each and every field requires a unique set of skills and abilities, and UC's comprehensive 16-course curriculum provides a solid foundation for any one of them.

EXPECT MORE: UC is renowned for its faculty, research, curriculum, and accreditations. Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the University of Cincinnati boasts the most highly regarded criminal justice school offering an online