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Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Master'sMSDedicated degreeOn campus

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 Justice
Source: 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, FL
Source: 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, Summer
Source: 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, 2026

We 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, online delivery, campus visits, internships and class schedule are shown separately, each only as the school states it.
Formats offered
On campus
Source: 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

An academic degree and an occupational licence are different things.

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

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the school states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.
Prior degree
RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Statement / essay
RequiredPersonal statement of approximately 500-1,000 words
Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Recommendation letters
Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources
Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Résumé / CV
RequiredProfessional resume
Source: 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 fee
Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Transcripts
RequiredOfficial transcripts from the undergraduate degree-granting institution
Source: 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

Dates are shown with the term the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
All students — Graduate tuition (1 to 24 credit hours)From the school-wide rate table for this level$789per credit · 2026-2027Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Other published fees

Student service fee
$50 per semester
Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Scholarships and funding

Awards published by the school for this program or for its level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; service scholarships require government service after graduation. Graduate funding guide

Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Accreditation

Two different things: the school's institutional accreditation, and FEPAC accreditation of this exact forensic science program.

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

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages and directories below. Last verified October 24, 2026.
  1. DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  2. ut.edu/admissions/tuition-and-costs — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
  3. ut.edu/graduate-degrees/ms-in-criminology-and-criminal-justice — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
  4. ut.edu/graduate-degrees/ms-in-criminology-and-criminal-justice/admissions — Official admissions page, verified October 24, 2026

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