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Western Oregon University · Criminal Justice Sciences Division
45-credit online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with five core classes, electives, a research capstone sequence and an exit requirement of thesis, professional project or comprehensive exams.
Dedicated online MA in Criminal Justice.
Degree title names criminal justice; core in research, criminal law theory, ethics and leadership, corrections and criminology.
Source: graduate.wou.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We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.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
September 1 · for Fall term
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December 10 · for Winter term
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March 10 · for Spring term
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Source: graduate.wou.edu · verified October 24, 2026Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Graduate Assistantships Assistantship
Salary and tuition remission for two academic years
Eligibility: Division accepts online applicants
Duties: Research and/or teaching, 19.6 hours per week
Source: wou.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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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
American Public University System
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