Demand Excellence.
Command Respect.

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 1,500 students in its ten year history online.

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  • Learn about UC’s comprehensive curriculum, our respected and widely published faculty, and online course delivery.

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  • “…the theory-based program helps you to assess every perspective in a given situation…” Bryan Tye

  • Want to learn what being in a 100% online program is like? UC’s online criminal justice program can be completed in as little as one year with the full time track, or two years part time.

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Corrections &
Offender Rehabilitation

This concentration examines core theories of corrections, developments in offender rehabilitation, and treatment of youths, the addicted, and the mentally ill. Help make a positive change in the lives of convicted men and women.

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  • Whether you are already in corrections or want to make a change, UC’s COR concentration can help your career.

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  • “With…the knowledge I gained in my corrections classes, I was able to get a higher position with the State.” Danielle Cheers

  • The corrections field presents unique challenges within the CJ field. Want to find out if this field fits best with your skills and goals?

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Law Enforcement &
Crime Prevention

The criminal justice field saw significant changes in last few decades. Enforcement and punishment have been replaced with prevention and rehabilitation. The UC CJ faculty helped lead this change. This concentration provides deep insight into their theories.

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  • Learn about the research that changed CJ, from the people who literally wrote the books – your professors.

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  • “…the benefits are immeasurable — from the way you make decisions to the way you deal with people.” Michael Kilbane

  • Join the UC network – we’ve had more than 1,500 online graduates since 2001. UC grads are taking on leadership roles and making a difference throughout the country.

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Analysis of
Criminal Behavior

Deepen your understanding of the bio-social factors that differentiate serious criminal offenders from “ordinary” people, exploring every type of crime from juvenile offenses to white-collar crime. You will examine and attempt to solve the puzzle that is the criminal mind.

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  • The knowledge gained in the Criminal Behavior concentration is applicable to so many areas within the CJ field.

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  • “The online MCJ helped me improve my communication, writing, and time management skills.” Crystal Gregory

  • Did you know UC is considered a Research Intensive university by the Carnegie Commission? The most published CJ faculty in the industry helped UC gain that prestigious ranking.

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