Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the University of Alaska offers a master's degree in criminal justice. The university also offers a Web-based distance-learning program for non-traditional students and for students who are unable to access the Fairbanks campus. Students will take graduate-level courses in all aspects of criminal justice, from managing administrative duties within the criminal justice system to dealing with the media as a criminal justice professional.
Located in Tempe, Arizona, Arizona State University offers a master's degree in criminal justice. Students can pursue a Master of Arts or a Master of Science degree in criminal justice. A Master of Arts degree will prepare students for administration and policy planning in criminal justice, while a Master of Science will prepare students for criminal justice research. Arizona State University also offers a 33-credit-hour online course that will lead to a Master of Arts degree in criminal science.
Boston University offers a master's degree in criminal justice. Students can take classes at the Boston University Charles River campus or online. Students will take five core requirement classes as well as five elective criminal justice courses. The elective courses cover topics from the history of criminal justice to present-day terrorism. Students wishing to enroll in the criminal justice master's program at Boston University must have completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
The University of Cincinnati offers an online Master of Science degree in criminal justice. Courses are delivered to students through the use of an online Web-based platform called Blackboard, where students can access class lectures and course readings, participate in online forums and submit homework.