Master of Science in
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Become a leader in criminal justice. Available both online and on-campus, our program is the only graduate degree in criminal justice offered on the eastern shore of Maryland.
- Online or On-Campus
- On Your Schedule
- 24-36 Months
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Soar Above and Beyond At UMES
All Backgrounds
Ideal for traditional and non-traditional students
Quality HBCU Education
#2 HBCU in Maryland and #14 in the U.S.
Flexible Instruction
Both online and on-campus formats
Scholarly Focus
Engage in original and independent research
Stand Out to Employers with a Graduate Degree in Criminology
Graduate education in criminology and criminal justice has become the generally-sought academic experience for optimum performance in the criminal justice system. Take advantage of this opportunity to soar higher and become a leader in the field with this degree from UMES.
Become a quality-based, critically-oriented scholar of criminology and criminal justice! Learn about interrelationships among justice systems and their impact on society.
- Duration: 24-36 Months
- 2 Completion Options
- Thesis (30 credits)
- Non-Thesis Option (36 credits)
- 3 Concentrations to choose from:
- Criminology and Research (CR)
- Law Enforcement and Courts (LEC)
- Corrections and Delinquency Prevention (CDP)
- Online evening option to accommodate your schedule
- Spring Classes Start Date: 1/27/2025
Graduate-level education has increasingly become something that employers in criminal justice look for in their future employees. As the only graduate-level program in Criminology and Criminal Justice on the eastern shore of Maryland, the UMES MCCJ is the perfect opportunity for your career to reach new heights. Interdisciplinary in structure, with a focus on interrelationships between justice systems, this program will help you become a quality-based and critically-oriented scholar of criminal justice. With the help of our flexible program delivery formats, expert faculty, and extensive alumni network, nothing can stop you from soaring higher!