American Public University System
Lasell University · Justice Studies Department / Graduate and Professional Studies
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Overview
A 36-credit, 12-course online Master of Science in Criminal Justice with five options, completed in 12-24 months per the program page.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: lasell.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: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Lasell University — Justice Studies Department / Graduate and Professional StudiesSource: graduate.catalog.lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Newton, MAFor 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 degreeHomeland Security — formal concentration / track (“Homeland Security and Global Justice option”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Cybercrime & Cyber Criminology · Emergency and Crisis Management · Homeland Security and Global Justice · Violence Prevention and AdvocacySource: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 12 courses | 36 creditsSource: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 12-24 months completionSource: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated online MS in Criminal Justice.
Degree title names criminal justice; options include cybercrime, emergency and crisis management, homeland security and global justice, and violence prevention.
Source: lasell.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: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required campus attendance for the online option.All coursework is online and the institution states no required campus attendance for the online option.Source: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- 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 details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Careers and licensure
- Career and licensure statements. Program is approved under the Massachusetts Quinn Bill (police career incentive pay) by the Board of Higher Education.Source: graduate.catalog.lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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
- RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited institution.Source: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredOne-page personal statement.Source: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredResume.Source: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- International applicants
- Not verifiedProgram is not F-1 eligible; international applicants can only be considered for the online curriculum option.Source: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- GMAT
- Not requiredSource: lasell.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 MS in Criminal Justice | $756 | per creditCalculated tuition$27,216 = 36 credits × $756 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: lasell.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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 Massachusetts.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- graduate.catalog.lasell.edu/programs/CJMS-MS — Official catalog / bulletin, 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
- lasell.edu/graduate-studies/academics/ms-criminal-justice.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
Something out of date? Request a correction · Represent this school? Claim the profile
Similar programs at other schools
Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Degrees is independent and not affiliated with Lasell University. Information is collected from official pages and directories and can change; confirm requirements, costs and deadlines with the school.