MS in Criminal Justice - 1 Year Program | University of Cincinnati

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MS in Criminal Justice - 1 Year Program

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University of Cincinnati

Program Description:
This distance learning degree program fits within your busy schedule, letting you complete your degree in as little as one year with our full-time online program. The goal of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice curriculum is to prepare criminal justice professionals to respond to emerging trends, assume leadership roles, and have an applied base of knowledge. This 48-credit program is comprised of eight quarters of study and can be completed in one year via full-time study. Coursework is organized into four areas: theory, administration and policy, research, and special topics. In addition to content-based courses, students will complete a demonstration project that will allow them to apply their course knowledge to real world policy issues. You will complete coursework and interact with instructors and peers through an innovative distance learning format and are not required to come to the University of Cincinnati campus.

University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati (UC) has been categorized at the highest level of higher education: the Carnegie Commission (which evaluates the achievements of faculty, current research, leading edge curriculum, and accreditation) has recognized UC as a Doctoral/Research University — Extensive. Each year, this urban, public, research university graduates 5,000 students, adding to more than 200,000 living alumni around the world.

The University of Cincinnati is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440).

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