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University of North Texas · Department of Criminal Justice
Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in justice policy and administration: four required core courses, 24 hours of criminal justice electives and cumulative essays, 36 hours in total.
Dedicated MS in Criminal Justice, offered online.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice; the page presents it with a concentration in justice policy and administration.
Source: unt.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
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
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
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We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Application deadline
August 1 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: hps.unt.edu · verified October 24, 2026Application deadline
December 1 · for Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: hps.unt.edu · verified October 24, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Online program: estimated Texas resident tuition and fees for the whole degreeFrom the school's online tuition table | $16,700 | entire programIncludes feesSource: online.unt.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Department of Criminal Justice teaching assistantship Assistantship
Stipend of $16,746 per year
Eligibility: Competitive award with a limited number of positions
Source: unt.edu · verified October 24, 2026This 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.
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Texas.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
American Public University System
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