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Florida International University · Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Overview
Thirty-six-credit Master of Science in Criminal Justice with six core courses, four criminal justice electives and two general electives.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: ccj.fiu.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: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Miami, FLFor 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.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 36 credit hours (12 courses)Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Master of Science in Criminal Justice offered on campus and through FIU Online.
Dedicated Master of Science in Criminal Justice offered on campus and through FIU Online.
Source: ccj.fiu.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
- On campus · OnlineSource: ccj.fiu.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
- Core courses include criminological theory, geospatial analysis, research methods, data analysis, transnational crime and national security, and policy analysis.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Internship
- Students interested in practical experience can complete an internship course.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- A joint MSCJ / MPA degree pathway is listed.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
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
Admissions
Technical preparation
- Prerequisite courses
- RequiredGrade of B or better in an undergraduate research methods course.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited institution.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3.2 — GPA of 3.2 or higher in upper-division coursework.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredStatement of purpose.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Writing sample
- RequiredWritten work such as a completed research paper.Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
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.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
June 1 · for Fall (starts in August)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
October 1 · for Spring (starts in January)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
March 1 · for Summer (starts in May)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ccj.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tuition and fees
Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — 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)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Florida.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- ccj.fiu.edu/programs/ms-in-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ccj.fiu.edu/programs/ph.d.-in-international-crime-and-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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