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Roger Williams University · School of Justice Studies
36-credit Master of Science in Criminal Justice offered hybrid in Bristol (evening courses) or fully online asynchronously, with a 4+1 option for undergraduates.
Dedicated MS in Criminal Justice, hybrid in Bristol or fully online.
Degree title names criminal justice; courses in policing, corrections and procedure with social science, criminological theory and analysis of criminal justice data.
Source: rwu.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
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”.
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
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Priority deadline
March 1 (priority), June 15 (regular), August 1 (final) · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: rwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026Priority deadline
November 1 (priority), December 15 (regular), January 6 (final) · for Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: rwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate program, 2026-2027 | $1,176 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$42,336 = 36 credits × $1,176 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: rwu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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.
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Not verified for the online option.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
American Public University System
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