The University of Cincinnati's Master of Criminal Justice program was ranked 3rd in the country by U.S. News and World Report for 2010, another accolade for a school already well thought of in many areas. Offering both a traditional Master's in Criminal Justice degree as well as one available entirely online, the University of Cincinnati's program boasts the most published faculty in the nation in the criminal justice field, as well as course tracks that allow you to graduate in either one or two years.
University of Cincinnati
2600 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45221
513-556-4335
UC.edu
With a Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice program ranked 4th by U.S. News and World Report in 2010, the University of Missouri--St. Louis (UMSL) offers a recognized graduate degree option for those interested in advanced study in the field of criminology. Admission to the program is competitive, with at least a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale required to apply. In addition to regular classroom work, the university prides itself on intensive research training for graduate students. Classes for all accepted students begin in the fall.
University of Missouri--St. Louis
1 University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121
314-516-5031
UMSL.edu
As the top-ranked Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice program, according to U.S. News and World Report in 2010, the University of Maryland boasts one of the most published alumni in the field. According to the Journal of Criminal Justice Education, more than one-third of the 22 most accomplished new scholars in Criminal Justice received their Ph.D. degree from UM, a fact that attests to the strength of the school's intellectual training. The UM Criminology department's mission is to lead the way in providing research government leaders can use to implement effective policies against delinquency, crime and terrorism. Graduate study at this school leads to either a Master's or Doctorate level degree, depending upon the student's career goals and motivation to learn. Also available is a joint J.D./M.A. with the University's law school in Baltimore.
University of Maryland
2220 LeFrak Hall
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-4699
UMD.edu