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University of South Carolina-Columbia · Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
30-hour Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a 15-hour core, a thesis or non-thesis option and a comprehensive exam; combined M.A./J.D. available.
Dedicated MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Degree title names criminology and criminal justice; coursework in justice system operation, criminology, research methods and statistics.
Source: academicbulletins.sc.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
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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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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — USC Columbia graduate, resident, part-time per credit hourFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $572.25 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$17,167.50 = 30 credits × $572.25 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: sc.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — USC Columbia graduate, non-resident, part-time per credit hourFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $1,240 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$37,200 = 30 credits × $1,240 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: sc.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
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Eligibility: Awarded competitively to incoming graduate students, subject to available resources; full-time students with a completed application who express a desire for funding are considered.
Source: academicbulletins.sc.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.
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