American Public University System
Johnson & Wales University-Online · John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences
Master of Science in Criminal Justice (online)
Overview
Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Johnson & Wales University Online, combining criminological and organizational theory with policy and practice through five core classes and five electives; the page states no GRE or GMAT requirement.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice (online)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: online.jwu.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: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Johnson & Wales University-Online — John Hazen White College of Arts & SciencesSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Providence, RIFor 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 degreeCriminal Justice Administration — core of the degree (“Criminal Justice administration”)
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- 2 Years to complete your degreeSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated online MS in Criminal Justice.
Degree title names criminal justice; core courses include administration of criminal justice, criminology and crime prevention, ethics and research.
Source: online.jwu.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: online.jwu.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
- Five core classes and a choice of five electives; core includes Advanced Administration of Criminal Justice, Contemporary Criminology and Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice Ethics and Diversity in a Global Environment, and Research and Inquiry.Source: online.jwu.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
- Application fee
- Not requiredThe page describes a free application.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredGMAT also not requiredSource: online.jwu.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 — Online graduate | $842 | per credit · 2026-27Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Graduate Success Scholarship Institutional scholarship
20%
Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — 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 Rhode Island.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- online.jwu.edu/academics/graduate/criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — NECHE 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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