
The University of Tampa · Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Overview
Master of Science with six core courses in criminal justice issues, criminological theory, policy evaluation, research methods, statistics and ethics, plus electives and a thesis or non-thesis option.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminology and Criminal JusticeSource: ut.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: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Tampa, FLSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminology — core of the degreeCriminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- graduate within two years if attending full-time (full-time attendance)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice with thesis and non-thesis tracks.
Degree title names criminology and criminal justice; core courses in criminological theory, policy evaluation, research design and statistics.
Source: ut.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: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Thesis and non-thesis options
- Students choose a thesis or non-thesis option; the thesis option requires 4 credit hours of thesis and 8 elective credits, the non-thesis option 12 elective credits.Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Accelerated options
- A 4+1 BS/MS option is available for qualified undergraduates.Source: ut.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
- RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited institutionSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statement of approximately 500-1,000 wordsSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sourcesSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredProfessional resumeSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Writing sample
- RequiredWriting sample showing ability to conduct scholarly research (thesis option applicants)Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$40 — $40 application feeSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcripts from the undergraduate degree-granting institutionSource: ut.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 — Graduate tuition (1 to 24 credit hours)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $789 | per credit · 2026-2027Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Student service fee
- $50 per semesterSource: ut.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
- 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
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- ut.edu/admissions/tuition-and-costs — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- ut.edu/graduate-degrees/ms-in-criminology-and-criminal-justice — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ut.edu/graduate-degrees/ms-in-criminology-and-criminal-justice/admissions — Official admissions page, verified October 24, 2026
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