
Overview
Online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (30 credits) with general, business administration and emergency management concentrations.
- Official program name
- Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Arts · major: Criminal JusticeSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Charles Town, WVFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Tracks / concentrations
- General · Business Administration · Emergency Management and Disaster ManagementSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 30 creditsSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- MonthlySource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MA in Criminal Justice offered online.
Degree title names criminal justice; courses cover criminology, crime control theory and justice-system leadership.
Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- OnlineSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Careers and licensure
- Career and licensure statements. Program page states the degree has not been approved by a state licensing body and does not lead to state-issued professional licensure.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree or higher from a CHEA-recognized accredited institution (or international equivalent).Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transfer credit
- OptionalUp to 15 credits may transfer.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- GMAT
- Not requiredSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Standard rate, master's level | $470 | per creditCalculated tuition$14,100 = 30 credits × $470 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Technology fee
- $850 entire programSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Graduation fee
- $350 entire programSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
State authorization (online students)
- The system states it is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and other agencies in states where it has campuses. Official pageSource: apu.apus.edu · verified October 24, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- apu.apus.edu/online-bachelor-degrees/bachelor-of-science-in-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- apu.apus.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-arts-in-criminal-justice — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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