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University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Department of Criminal Justice
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at UNLV, 36 credit hours, with a traditional (thesis) version and a professional version (comprehensive examination) described by the department. Fall admission only.
Dedicated MA in Criminal Justice with thesis and comprehensive-examination tracks (traditional and professional versions on the department site).
Degree title names criminal justice; program addresses crime and criminal justice within an analytical framework.
Source: unlv.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
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
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Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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Priority deadline
March 15 (priority); applications accepted until July 1 · for Fall (traditional)
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Source: unlv.edu · verified October 24, 2026Priority deadline
Feb. 1 (priority); applications accepted until Apr. 15 · for Fall (professional)
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Source: unlv.edu · verified October 24, 2026Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
American Public University System
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