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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus · Justice Studies
Master of Arts in Justice Studies
Overview
A 37-credit master's program in justice studies on the Durham campus, with required courses in law and society, theories of justice and research methods, and a concluding internship/project or thesis.
- Official program name
- Master of Arts in Justice Studies
- Awarded degree
- Master of Arts · major: Justice StudiesSource: unh.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.unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus — Justice StudiesSource: catalog.unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Durham, NHSource: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree (“Justice Studies”)
- Required credits
- 37 credit hoursSource: catalog.unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 1-2 yrs. full-time (full-time)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MA in Justice Studies offered on the Durham campus.
Degree title is Justice Studies; the program studies justice, crime and law, with required courses in law and society and theories of justice.
Source: unh.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: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Required courses include Law and Society, Theories of Justice, Applied Research Methods and Sociological Methods I.Source: catalog.unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Capstone
- Concluding experience of 8 credits: capstone preparation (internship/thesis) plus a culminating project, or a master's thesis.Source: catalog.unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Accelerated options
- Accelerated master's option for qualified UNH undergraduates: up to 12 graduate credits while completing a bachelor's degree.Source: catalog.unh.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
- Statement / essay
- RequiredBrief statement on reasons for graduate work and research or professional interests.Source: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three academic letters of recommendation.Source: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$65 — $65 application feeSource: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalScores are optional, though strongly recommended.Source: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
June 30 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unh.edu · verified October 24, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
November 1 · for Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unh.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
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — 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
- catalog.unh.edu/graduate/programs-study/justice-studies/justice-studies-ma/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- unh.edu/program/master-arts/justice-studies — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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