Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice

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 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

Fraternal Order of Police members and their dependents are eligible for an exclusive scholarship for the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program. Contact an Enrollment Services Advisor to find out more.