Overview

Develop critical leadership, research and communication skills that will help advance your career in criminal justice. In the Criminology and Criminal Justice master’s degree program from University of Northern Colorado, you’ll conduct original research with real-world applications while working closely with experts in the field.

Our professors include lawyers, criminologists, public policy experts and detectives, many of whom continue to serve as consultants to police departments and the state department of corrections. At the same time, you’ll find our faculty to be caring, dedicated educators who are here to help you succeed.

Your Future in Criminal Justice

One of the advantages of the Criminal Justice master’s program at UNC is the flexibility it offers.

Through your course work, you can focus on applied research skills that allow you to assist your agency directly or pursue research that will help to advance overall knowledge in the field of criminal justice. Our experienced faculty are here to help you follow the path that inspires you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Management in Criminal Justice

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Drugs and Drug Policy

Problem Solving Courts

Transnational Crime

Prisoner Re-Entry

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 87 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Official transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificates and degree certificates from all colleges/universities attended need to be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution or local ministry of education.

All documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified literal and complete English translation.

We do not require a third-party evaluation of foreign credentials. A WES evaluation report will be accepted if the report includes a copy of the official foreign credential. We will still perform our own evaluation of the credential. We do not accept third party evaluations from other providers.

All documents submitted to us become the property of the Graduate School and International Admissions and will not be returned to the applicant.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21660 USD / year

≈ 21660 USD / year
Out-of-State

21660 USD / year

≈ 21660 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21660 USD / year

≈ 21660 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Your Future in Criminal Justice

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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