American Public University System

Weber State University · Department of Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Overview
A 36-semester-hour Master of Science in Criminal Justice with five core courses and electives, open to applicants with a bachelor's degree in any field.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminal JusticeSource: weber.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: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Ogden, UTFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degreeCriminology — formal concentration / track (“Criminology Orientation Path”)
- Required credits
- 36 semester hoursSource: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 12 to 18-month master's programSource: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Start terms
- Summer, Fall, SpringSource: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated master's in criminal justice offered online, with an on-site tuition schedule also listed.
Degree title names criminal justice; core courses in courts, law enforcement, corrections and research methods.
Source: weber.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
- Online · On campusSource: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
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”.
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Five core courses totaling 15 hours plus electives; two suggested paths (practitioner and criminology orientation).Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Internship
- Field experiences are available for up to three graduate credits.Source: weber.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
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from any field.Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 minimum.Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredTwo to three-page personal statement.Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic sources.Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredCurrent resume or CV.Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$60 — $60 non-refundable application fee; may be waived for full-time criminal justice employees.Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcript from each college or university attended.Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
March 1 · for Summer
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: weber.edu · verified October 24, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
June 1 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: weber.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: weber.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
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — 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.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Utah.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NWCCU institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- weber.edu/cj/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- weber.edu/mcj/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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