
New Mexico Highlands University · Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Master of Arts in Criminology
Overview
An online Master of Arts in Criminology of at least 32 credits with a criminology core and thesis, professional paper or comprehensive exam completion options.
- Official program name
- Master of Arts in Criminology
- Awarded degree
- Master of Arts · major: CriminologySource: nmhu.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: nmhu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: nmhu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Las Vegas, NMFor 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
- Criminology — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 32 credits minimumSource: nmhu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Master of Arts in Criminology presented as an online degree by the department.
Degree title names criminology; core curriculum centers on criminological theory and criminal behavior.
Source: nmhu.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: nmhu.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
- Criminology core of nine credits plus four foundational courses (13 credits) and electives.Source: nmhu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Capstone
- Professional paper track or comprehensive exam track as alternatives to the thesis.Source: nmhu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Thesis and non-thesis options
- Thesis track: SOCI 6990 (4 credits) and a thesis with a criminological focus.Source: nmhu.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
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Graduate (resident), tuition and fees per credit hour (institution table; not stated for this online program)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $328.35 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesCalculated tuition$10,507.20 = 32 credits × $328.35 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: nmhu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Graduate (non-resident), tuition and fees per credit hour (institution table; not stated for this online program)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $527.35 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesCalculated tuition$16,875.20 = 32 credits × $527.35 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: nmhu.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
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — 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)
- NMHU participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) and lists the states where it is approved to offer online programs. Official pageSource: nmhu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- nmhu.edu/landing-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- nmhu.edu/office-of-the-registrar/tuition-and-fees/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- nmhu.edu/online-programs-sara/ — Official disclosure page, verified October 24, 2026
- nmhu.edu/sociology-anthropology-criminal-justice/criminology-core-curriculum/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- nmhu.edu/sociology-anthropology-criminal-justice/master-of-arts-in-criminology/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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