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Take control of your career with a degree in criminal justice

Top faculty, rigorous curriculum and unrivaled flexibility.

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.

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UC Online can propel your career in criminal justice.
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The online MS in Criminal Justice program ranks as the 12th best by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.
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Our flexible programs are designed to allow you to continue working full-time while taking advantage of one of the best programs in the country.

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A part-time student is anyone taking less than 10 graduate credit hours or 12 undergraduate credit hours. A full-time student is anyone taking 10 or more graduate credit hours or 12 or more undergraduate credit hours.

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