University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati Master of Science in Criminal Justice is the preeminent master’s degree in the field. With a sterling reputation, a nationally recognized brand, and a rich University history dating back to 1819, the CJ program has graduated more than 2,000 students in its fourteen year history online. UC is committed to providing students with the very best education at an affordable rate. UC professors teach a comprehensive 11-course curriculum. Over six, 15-week semesters (two years), you will be exposed to every part of the criminal justice industry: criminology, social control, corrections, law enforcement, and juvenile justice. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. You will also learn about policies, professional writing, research methods, analyzing criminal behavior, and application of principles. UC professors aren’t just teaching about the criminal justice field. They are helping shape it – one student at a time. In this highly ranked master’s degree program, you will learn from full-time faculty who are creating theories and publishing the books used in other criminal justice academic programs. Need proof? The UC faculty is ranked #1 nationally by The Journal of Criminal Justice for having the most published articles. If you are ready to become a leader and change the criminal justice field, you have found the right place.