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Criminal Justice

The University of Cincinnati’s online Bachelor and Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree programs are built to provide students with the understanding of the criminal justice process. The demand for individuals in criminal justice continues to grow as the population increases. Offered entirely online, students may enroll in the spring, summer and fall semesters. Students, on average, are able to complete UC’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree within two to four years, or a Master of Criminal Justice degree in as few as two years of dedicated part-time study or one year of full-time study. Whether pursuing a career in crime prevention, effective intervention or child behavioral issues and beyond, the program specializes in an interdisciplinary study of criminal justice in America.

Bachelor's Degrees

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Criminal Justice

As society continues to evolve, the need for well-trained, highly-educated criminal justice professionals will be in high demand. UC’s online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal offending and criminal justice process.

Master's Degrees

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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.

Graduate Certificates

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Analysis of Criminal Behavior

University of Cincinnati’s online Analysis of Criminal Behavior graduate certificate focuses on the various types of criminal offenders and methods of criminal offending.

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Correctional Rehabilitation

University of Cincinnati’s online Correctional Rehabilitation graduate certificate is ideal for individuals looking to start or enhance their career in corrections and make a positive change in the lives of convicted men and women, and adjudicated juveniles.

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Crime Analysis and Prevention

University of Cincinnati’s online Crime Analysis and Prevention graduate certificate in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is specifically designed to supply individuals with a strengthened knowledge of the intricacies and fundamentals of law enforcement and crime prevention.

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The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer over 110 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.