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American University · Department of Justice, Law, Criminology & Security
A 33-credit on-campus Master of Science in the School of Public Affairs covering law, criminology, criminal justice and security, with three concentrations.
Dedicated on-campus MS in Justice, Law & Criminology.
Degree title names justice, law and criminology; courses listed as criminal justice focused include criminological theory, policing and corrections seminars.
Source: american.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
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
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Priority deadline
Rolling admission · for Current
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Source: american.edu · verified October 24, 2026Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
SPA merit aid Assistantship
Eligibility: Admitted students who meet the priority deadlines are considered; options include partial tuition remission, graduate assistantships and named scholarships.
Source: american.edu · verified October 24, 2026This 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.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
Chaminade University of Honolulu
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