
Master of Science in Criminology (campus)
Overview
Campus master's in criminology (33 hours of coursework) with coursework-only, area-paper, internship and thesis options.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminology (campus)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: CriminologySource: criminology.fsu.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: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
- Subjects
- Criminology — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 33 hours of courseworkSource: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated master's degree in criminology on campus (MS and MA variants).
Master's degree in criminology emphasizing research on criminal behavior and public policy responses to crime.
Source: criminology.fsu.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 campusSource: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Optional internshipSource: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Thesis and non-thesis options
- Coursework-only option or thesis option within the MA and MS programs.Source: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The MA adds 6 hours of humanities courses and a foreign language proficiency requirement.Source: criminology.fsu.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
- Prior degree
- RequiredBaccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.Source: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3.25 — 3.25 GPA or higher for the final two years of undergraduate study.Source: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredRoughly 300-500 word statement of interest and career goals.Source: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendation.Source: criminology.fsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: criminology.fsu.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
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.
Sources and verification
- criminology.fsu.edu/degrees/graduate-programs/masters-program/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- criminology.fsu.edu/degrees/graduate-programs/masters-program/campus-masters-program-application-req — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- criminology.fsu.edu/degrees/graduate-programs/masters-program/master-of-science — 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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