
University of Alaska Fairbanks · Department of Justice
Master of Arts in Justice Administration
Overview
A 30-credit MA in Justice Administration combining theory of the criminal justice system with its structure and management, offered online. Students follow a non-research coursework path or a research path with a thesis or project.
- Official program name
- Master of Arts in Justice Administration
- Awarded degree
- Master of Arts · major: Justice AdministrationSource: uaf.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: catalog.uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Fairbanks, AKFor 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 Administration — core of the degree (“Justice Administration”)Criminal Justice — core of the degree (“Justice Administration”)
- Required credits
- 30 creditsSource: catalog.uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MA in Justice Administration offered online.
Degree title names justice administration; required courses cover management of criminal justice organizations, ethics, personnel and policy.
Source: uaf.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: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Attendance requirements as published
Proctored exams Required
A written comprehensive exam, proctored in conjunction with the seminar course, is required.
Source: catalog.uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Curriculum
Thesis and non-thesis options
- A research path includes 6 credits of thesis or project work with an oral defense; the non-research path is 30 credits of coursework.Source: catalog.uaf.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 from an accredited institution.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — In general, a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the major.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredA 500-word statement of goals.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — At least three letters of recommendation.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredA resume with work and research experience.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Writing sample
- RequiredA sample of the applicant's strongest writing.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$75 — $75 nonrefundable fee; $100 for applications after the published deadlines.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not verifiedPage states applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 are required to submit GRE scores; those above 2.75 submit the Watson-Glaser critical thinking exam.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- Not verified — minimum 550A TOEFL score of 550 or higher if the native language is not English.Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
October 15 · for Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: uaf.edu · verified October 24, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
June 1 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: uaf.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
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — 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 Alaska.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- catalog.uaf.edu/masters/justice-administration/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- uaf.edu/justice/contact-us.php — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- uaf.edu/justice/degrees/graduate.php — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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