
University of South Florida · Department of Criminology
Master of Arts in Criminology
Overview
Two-year, face-to-face MA in Criminology focused on criminological theory and research methods. Costs are published per credit hour for a 33-credit program.
- Official program name
- Master of Arts in Criminology
- Awarded degree
- Master of Arts · major: CriminologySource: usf.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: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Subjects
- Criminology — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 33 credit hoursSource: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- two-year programSource: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated campus MA in Criminology.
Degree title names criminology; study of criminological theory and methods.
Source: usf.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: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
- International applicants
- RequiredInternational applicants submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation and, from non-English-speaking countries, proof of English proficiency unless they earned a four-year degree in the United States.Source: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
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.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Florida resident, classroom-based MA in Criminology | $430.43 | per creditCalculated tuition$14,204.19 = 33 credits × $430.43 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: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Non-resident, classroom-based MA in Criminology | $994.29 | per creditCalculated tuition$32,811.57 = 33 credits × $994.29 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: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
MA funding opportunities Assistantship
Provided when monies are available
Eligibility: Everyone is considered; no separate application is necessary.
Source: usf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — 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
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- usf.edu/cbcs/criminology/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- usf.edu/cbcs/criminology/graduate/cybercrime/program-delivery.aspx — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- usf.edu/cbcs/criminology/graduate/ma_crim.aspx — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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