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Carlow University · Department of Psychology, Counseling and Criminology
30-credit Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice offered on campus or online, with four core courses and two chosen specialization tracks.
Dedicated MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice offered on campus and online.
Degree title names criminology and criminal justice; core in criminological theory, justice policy and systems of criminal justice, plus specialization tracks.
Source: carlow.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
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”.
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
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Application deadline
08/31/26 · for Online start
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: online.carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Campus program page (delivery on campus or online) | $1,083 | per creditCalculated tuition$32,490 = 30 credits × $1,083 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: carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| All students — Online program pageFrom the school's online tuition table | $800 | per creditCalculated tuition$24,000 = 30 credits × $800 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: online.carlow.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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.
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