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West Chester University of Pennsylvania · Department of Criminal Justice
30-credit Master of Science in Criminal Justice with five required courses, 15 credits of electives, a proseminar capstone research study and an optional thesis track.
Dedicated MS in Criminal Justice with a thesis track.
Degree title names criminal justice; required courses in criminological theory, ethics, research design, criminal jurisprudence and a proseminar.
Source: catalog.wcupa.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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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.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
American Public University System
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