
University of California-Irvine
Criminology, Law and Society, Master of Advanced Study
Overview
A 52-unit online master's completed sequentially over six quarters, with a capstone course in lieu of a thesis and an optional one-week in-residence introductory course.
- Official program name
- Criminology, Law and Society, Master of Advanced Study
- Awarded degree
- Master of Advanced Study · major: Criminology, Law and SocietySource: catalogue.uci.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: catalogue.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Irvine, CAFor 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
- Criminology — core of the degree (“Criminology, Law and Society”)Criminal Justice — core of the degree (“Criminology, Law and Society”)
- Required credits
- 52 units of course work (13 courses)Source: catalogue.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- two years (6 quarters) (courses completed sequentially)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: catalogue.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Start terms
- FallSource: clsmas.soceco.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated master's degree in criminology, law and society, offered online.
Online master's degree in criminology, law and society for professionals in criminal justice and legal fields.
Source: catalogue.uci.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: catalogue.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Optional campus visitsSource: catalogue.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Attendance requirements as published
Residency Optional
Optional one-week in-residence introductory course before fall quarter.
Source: catalogue.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Curriculum
Capstone
- A capstone course is required in lieu of a thesis.Source: catalogue.uci.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
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredThe writing sample is required.Source: clsmas.soceco.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Upcoming
Priority deadline
March 1, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: clsmas.soceco.uci.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
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) — 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)
- UC Irvine's online graduate program pages refer out-of-state students to the UCI state authorization page for online programs. Official pageSource: mlfp.soceco.uci.edu · verified October 24, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- catalogue.uci.edu/schoolofsocialecology/departmentofcriminologylawandsociety/criminologylawandsociet — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- clsmas.soceco.uci.edu/pages/application-process — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- mlfp.soceco.uci.edu/pages/application-process — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — WSCUC 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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