
The University of Alabama · Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Overview
An MS with thesis, practicum or policy-and-practice-paper completion options; 30 credits for thesis or practicum and 33 for the paper option. The pages record campus department offerings only.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminology & Criminal JusticeSource: catalog.ua.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: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Subjects
- Criminology — core of the degree (“Criminology & Criminal Justice”)Criminal Justice — core of the degree (“Criminology & Criminal Justice”)
- Required credits
- 30 credits for a thesis or practicum; 33 credits for a policy and practice paperSource: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- FallSource: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Criminology & Criminal Justice listed in the graduate catalog.
Master's program in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice covering theory, methods and criminal justice.
Source: catalog.ua.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
- On campusSource: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Thesis and non-thesis options
- Students complete a thesis, a practicum, or a policy and practice paper.Source: ccj.ua.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
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Contact information for three people who have agreed to write letters of recommendation.Source: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$65 — $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents; $80 for international applicants.Source: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalThe general GRE score is not required but unofficial copies can be submitted.Source: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Priority deadline
November 15 (priority funding) · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ccj.ua.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tuition and fees
Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — 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.
Sources and verification
- catalog.ua.edu/graduate/arts-sciences/criminology-criminal-justice/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- ccj.ua.edu/graduate-programs/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ccj.ua.edu/graduate-programs/admissions/ — Official admissions page, verified October 24, 2026
- ccj.ua.edu/graduate-programs/ms-program/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC 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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