American Public University System
Overview
A 45-quarter-credit online Master of Science in Criminal Justice with an applied research project and a master's capstone.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: purdueglobal.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: purdueglobal.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- West Lafayette, INFor 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 leadership and management”)
- Required credits
- 45 quarter credit hoursSource: catalog.purdueglobal.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 1 year average completionSource: purdueglobal.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated online MS in Criminal Justice.
Degree title names criminal justice; curriculum covers criminological theory, organizational behavior, management and research methods.
Source: purdueglobal.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: purdueglobal.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: purdueglobal.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
- Final applied research project analyzing current criminal justice issues.Source: purdueglobal.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Capstone
- Applied research course and master's capstone in criminal justice must be completed at Purdue Global.Source: catalog.purdueglobal.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
- RequiredA bachelor's degree is required to enroll; official transcript showing completion (unofficial copy accepted during application).Source: purdueglobal.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
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 — Master program, cost per credit | $420 | per creditCalculated tuition$18,900 = 45 credits × $420 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: purdueglobal.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)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Indiana.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- catalog.purdueglobal.edu/graduate/social-behavioral-sciences/criminal-justice-ms/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- purdueglobal.edu/degree-programs/criminal-justice/online-master-criminal-justice/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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