
Wilmington University · College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Master of Science in Administration of Justice
Overview
A 36-credit Master of Science in Administration of Justice offered in the traditional classroom, hybrid and online, with three concentrations and an optional thesis.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Administration of Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Administration of JusticeSource: wilmu.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: wilmu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Wilmington University — College of Social and Behavioral SciencesSource: wilmu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- New Castle, DEFor 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.
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice Administration — core of the degree (“Administration of Justice”)Criminology — core of the degree (“Criminological Theory”)Homeland Security — formal concentration / track (“Homeland Security (concentration)”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Criminal Behavior · Homeland Security · Leadership and AdministrationSource: wilmu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 12 courses, 36 total creditsSource: wilmu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- as little as one year (marketing page); designed for two years of continuous study (curriculum page) (as little as one year is a conditional minimum; the curriculum page states the degree is designed to be completed in two years of continuous study but may be accelerated)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: wilmu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Administration of Justice offered classroom, hybrid and online.
Degree title names administration of justice; core includes criminological theory, criminal justice ethics and research methods in criminal justice, with concentrations in criminal behavior, homeland security, and leadership and administration.
Source: wilmu.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 campus · Hybrid · OnlineSource: wilmu.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, including criminological theory, criminal justice ethics and research methods; students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to graduate.Source: wilmu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Thesis and non-thesis options
- A master's thesis is not required; it is offered as a three-credit elective.Source: wilmu.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
- RequiredGraduation from a nationally accredited baccalaureate program, shown by official transcripts.Source: wilmu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$35 — $35 non-refundable application fee.Source: wilmu.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 |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Typical 3-credit graduate course | $1,692 | per courseSource: wilmu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — 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 Delaware.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- wilmu.edu/admission/msaj_admission.aspx — Official admissions page, verified October 24, 2026
- wilmu.edu/behavioralscience/administration-justice-curriculum.aspx — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- wilmu.edu/behavioralscience/mhs.aspx — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- wilmu.edu/behavioralscience/msaj.aspx — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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