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An Online Master’s in Criminal Justice

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Earn Your Master’s in Criminal Justice Online1

The safety and security of communities relies on criminal justice professionals who are expertly prepared with the communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills that are vital to protect citizens and curb criminal activity. American Military University’s (AMU) MA in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the criminal justice system.

AMU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times.2 At AMU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.3

NOTE: This degree program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in any country, state, province or other jurisdiction. This program has not been approved by any state professional licensing body and does not lead to any state-issued professional licensure.


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AMU Gives You the Freedom to Learn

$470
Per Credit Hour

Tuition for master’s degrees and graduate certificates. We offer many grant options. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Request information to learn more.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with AMU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.4

0
Entrance Exams

No GRE®, GMAT®, or other standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.5

$0
Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

$0
Transfer Credit Evaluation

AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.6

$0
Ebooks

Thanks to the University Book Grant, all master's students receive no-cost ebooks.

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Why You Should Earn This Master's From AMU

Expert Faculty

You will be guided by faculty who bring their field-tested knowledge and skill to your learning, sharing insight from their professional roles in policing, corrections, intelligence, and government.

Peer Interaction

AMU’s program is widely respected because of its unique student population. You will study alongside peers representing law enforcement, public safety, security, intelligence, government, and military communities.

Diverse Curriculum

Advance your knowledge in essential topics, such as criminology, ethics, and police administration with wide-ranging course options, including forensics, gangs and gang prevention, emergency and disaster management, and human intelligence (HUMINT).

Eyes On The Future

The master’s in criminal justice has a particular focus on equipping individuals for leadership in the field. The program aims to prepare you to face challenges ranging from communicating with members of the public to gaining knowledge to tackle evolving issues, like cybercrime.

No Entrance Exams

Begin your studies quickly. This master’s in criminal justice requires no GRE® entrance exam, and the program starts monthly, putting you in control.7

Ways to Save and Pay on Your Master's

Explore your options to make learning affordable.

Preferred Military Rate
$0 Out-of-Pocket Undergraduate Tuition Possible*
AMU gives all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists the freedom to learn with our Preferred Military Rate.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans. Financial aid advisors help veterans navigate their education benefits too.
Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships are awards that do not need to be repaid. Loans do require repayment and come from banks, credit unions, credit cards, and private companies.
Federal Student Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to see what you qualify for. Our advisors can answer questions about federal student aid.
Employer Benefits
Does your employer offer tuition assistance? Some organizations have partnerships with us that provide tuition benefits.
Personal Funds
We accept MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover, ApplePay®, GooglePay®, PayPal®, and e-checks. You can also use our Automatic Debit Plan to spread out payments.

* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

Joseph Gray

"The professors know what we go through when we’re deployed. They understand. That really was important to me because it makes it a lot easier to be able to take your classes."9

Joseph Gray | USA (RET) | BA, Military History, MA, Military History
Chanda Chann

"Having my degree has opened a lot of doors, built my confidence, and changed my life as a professional."10

Chanda Chann | Military Spouse | BA, Management, MBA, Business Administration
Earl Day

"The classes at AMU helped me have that knowledge and insight into where the fire service is going to help create a safer and a more dynamic environment for all of us."11

Earl Day | USMC Veteran | BS, Fire Science Management

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