Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Tuition is tuition cost of under $20K*.

The program is a 100% online Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice designed for professionals and aspiring practitioners. It blends academic theory with real-world application, offering a distinctive police academy pathway and four concentrations to prepare students for evolving public safety roles.

Focus areas include Policing in the 21st Century, Victim Advocacy, Criminal Justice Leadership and Administration, Crime Analytics.

The program requires 32 credits, distributed across coursework. An optional capstone project replaces one required class.

Graduates pursue careers as police officers, victim advocates, crime analysts, and in leadership roles within criminal justice organizations.

Applicants need official college transcripts, a resume or LinkedIn profile, and either an interview or personal statement. A reference contact or letter of recommendation is also required. There is no application fee or GRE requirement.

The programme totals about 32 credit hours. 100% Online, Asynchronous. Estimated 12 Months Full-time (Part-time Study Available). For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 74% of applicants.

Health sciences learning, research and wellness come together at Merrimack through CHAMP, a hub for academics, research and community wellness. The College offers more than 130 undergraduate majors, minors, master’s degrees and specialized certificate programs. Students can follow a traditional academic route, combine majors, accelerate their studies or pursue dual-degree options. Programs span areas including education, English, sports management, marketing and entrepreneurship, creative arts, design and architecture, government, humanities and health sciences.

Practical preparation is central to the Merrimack experience. Students can take part in co-ops, internships, faculty-led travel and other real-world opportunities. Guaranteed co-ops are part of bachelor’s degrees in humanities, government, and creative arts and design. Graduate students can study online courses, pursue fellowships and work as teaching assistants. Recent academic activity includes songwriting and music production courses, education studies and research connected with wellness.

The campus community is home to the Merrimack Warriors and Division I athletics, with school spirit forming part of everyday campus life. Merrimack is located in North Andover, Massachusetts, and its wider setting includes nearby Andover, where Merrimack on Main is becoming a home for creative arts, design and architecture in a historic building. International students can consider undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing studies pathways, as well as faculty-led international experiences such as travel to Ireland and Northern Ireland.