Online Criminology Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers the master of arts (M.A.) and the master of science (M.S.) degrees for academic criminologists and criminal justice professionals who are seeking to advance their careers or start new ones. Both programs allow working criminal justice professionals to obtain the academic credentials they need to move forward in the field of criminology and criminal justice.

Special Note: Due to the popularity of these programs, applicants may be wait-listed pending an opening.

Master of Arts
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- The master of arts (M.A.) is a 33-credit-hour program.

- Available to students who intend to continue their graduate studies toward the doctorate in criminology, criminal justice, or other fields.

- The emphasis of this program is research.

- A thesis is required and is viewed as preparatory work for the rigors of a doctoral dissertation.

Master of Science
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- The master of science (M.S.) is a 36-credit-hour program.

- Available to students who intend this as their terminal degree or for persons who plan to attend law school.

- Graduates possess the knowledge required for professional practice in criminal justice careers and the skills needed to be intelligent, critical consumers of research information.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree granted by a regionally accredited institution (for international students, a degree granted by a recognized institution).

2. Have earned one of the following:

- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all undergraduate coursework

- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework

- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the applicant's major field of study

- a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level

3. Completion of the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents:

- Dynamics of Criminal and Delinquent Behavior (CRIM 427)—3 credits

- Juvenile Delinquency (CRIM 423)—3 credits

- Courses in Sociology, Psychology, Political Science—12 credits

4. Submit a one- to two-page typewritten statement of purpose that includes the following: career goals, including professional achievement; academic experience to date; and how a master's in criminology and criminal justice from Indiana State University will assist the applicant in achieving personal and professional goals.

5 .Provide three letters of recommendation from academic/professional resources. Not more than one of the letters can be from the Indiana State University Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

6. International applicants must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or provide equivalent evidence of language proficiency.

7. The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.

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Northern Arizona University’s respected Criminology and Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree program offers a diverse range of specializations to prepare you for a career in the courts, corrections, juvenile justice, or law enforcement. This degree is also an excellent option if law school or graduate school is your goal. Learn about the nature of crime and the purpose, operations, and consequences of the justice system, at home and abroad.

Kaplan’s College Guidebook ranks Northern Arizona University as a top school for preparing graduates to enter the hot criminal justice field. NAU faculty members are criminal justice experts and know what skills and knowledge you need to make smart decisions in real-world situations.

Among the criminal justice careers expected to see job growth of more than 20% through 2020:

Border Patrol Agent
CIA Agent
Criminal Investigator
Detective
EPA Officer
FBI Agent
Probation Officer

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into this program , you must have an associate's degree, either completed or in progress, at a regionally accredited institution and the associate's degree must be completed prior to the awarding of the degree.

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Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Information Technology (IT Security) is the only degree of its kind in Australia. It brings together two independent degrees in criminology and information technology (IT security) into an attractive four-year combined course. The course will provide you with skills in securing data and data communications, as well as investigating, analysing and providing solutions to computer crime. The course assists you to attain the knowledge required to become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

Combining IT security with criminology covers a wide range of topics concerning the meaning of crime; different forms, causes and consequences of crime; and the different institutions and processes developed for preventing and controlling crime. You will be provided with broad theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in relation to policy development, policing and security, and related fields. Topic areas include crime, justice, security and surveillance.

You should consider this degree if you are interested in pursuing a career in criminology or IT security, and particularly the many areas where criminology and IT security overlap (such as in relation to cyber-crime and cyber-security).
You will have the opportunity to complete the Criminology Practicum in your final year of study, a unit that brings the professions to the classroom (including online via the ‘cloud’) with practitioner-driven seminars, activities bridging theory and practice, and the development of an e-portfolio that can be used for employment or career development.

In line with Deakin’s commitment to providing flexible study options, you can choose to study the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Information Technology (IT Security) full time or part time, on campus at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus or via off-campus study. All subjects provide considerable online activities.

You will also have the opportunity to significantly fast-track your studies using Deakin’s trimester system.

Entry Requirements

VCE Units 3 & 4, a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL), or 20 in any other English.

Satisfactory completion in English (any), any Humanities, any Information Technology or any Mathematics is considered.

NY12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal Statement.

Deakin Access and Equity Program applicants via SEAS

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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Recommended for students with an interest in criminology, social justice and the justice system. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of criminology and justice and the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and sociology, which inform criminological and justice related issues.

The course adopts a contemporary international approach to criminology and justice education and seeks to develop well-educated practitioners. Students gain a significant background in the contemporary theory and research that informs criminology and justice professions.

Students examine the nature of crime and social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections, family law and alternative dispute resolution. They also develop the skills required for entry-level positions in criminology and justice professions. This approach prepares students for positions of future leadership.

Entry Requirements

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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This Honours course is designed for those students who demonstrate strong academic abilities and who wish to pursue a career in academia or research within the field of Criminology and Justice.

It is designed to provide a substantial intellectual challenge to eligible students, while consolidating and building upon the research and writing skills specific to their discipline, comprising both coursework and thesis units.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to achieve an average mark of 70% or higher in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, or an equivalent undergraduate course.

All Honours applicants must submit the following documents with their application:
a) CV or resume
b) Academic transcripts
c) An outline of your research topic

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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