Program Overview

Criminology, MS

The master's degree in Criminology, with a major in Criminal Justice Studies, prepares students for leadership positions within their current agency, helps them become eligible to teach criminal justice courses at community colleges, and equips them for post-law enforcement career opportunities. Students learn from nationally known professors who are leaders in the field while tailoring their course schedule to meet the demands of family or career without ever having to visit campus.

Degree Type and Credit Hours

• Degree Type: Master of Science
• Credit Hours: 36

College and Accreditation

• College: Criminology & Criminal Justice
• University Accreditation: Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Available Majors

• Criminal Justice Studies

Program Recognition

The program has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 list of "Best Online Graduate Programs" as No. 6 among public institutions, No. 10 among all institutions, and No. 7 in the nation for veterans.