The University of Cincinnati master's degree program in criminal justice is among the top-ranked programs in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. Cincinnati offers two paths for a master of science in criminal justice: a standard two-year part-time track or a one-year accelerated track. The master's program at Cincinnati is divided into four concentrations: theory, administration and policy, research, and special topics. Cincinnati offers the graduate degree in criminal justice with an on-campus program, as well as an online version.
California State University (CSU) at Long Beach offers a standard 36-hour program designed to take two years, as well as an accelerated Saturdays-only program designed to take 18 or 19 months. Certain grad level courses have undergrad prerequisites, which may be taken at CSU Long Beach or at another accredited college. CSU aims to prepare its graduate students for administrative careers in law enforcement, the court system and security, as well get them ready for other advanced degrees or to fill needed research roles in law enforcement agencies.
Michigan State University offers master's degrees in three areas: criminal justice, law enforcement intelligence and analysis, and forensic science. Criminal justice and law enforcement intelligence and analysis are available on campus or online. The forensic science degree is an on-campus only program in East Lansing. The criminal justice degree requires 15 hours of specified courses and 15 hours from a list of electives. Students have the opportunity to engage in public service while earning their degree by working with organizations and programs such as the Michigan Victim Assistance Academy and D.A.R.E.
Florida State University (FSU) offers on-campus and online master's programs, as well as combined degrees, such as a master's in criminology and social work, or a master's of criminology and public administration. Being located in the state capital of Tallahassee, FSU grad students have an opportunity for internships and study programs with state government departments, such as the Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Juvenile Justice and the Florida Supreme Court.