Master's Programs in Criminology

Master of Arts in Criminology & Master of Science in Criminology

Special tuition rate of $300/credit hour

Develop the skills you'll use on the job with OCU's graduate programs in criminology. With a Master of Arts or Master of Science in Criminology degree from OCU, you'll learn the science, theory, research, and application of the entire criminal justice process. You'll work with faculty on contemporary issues facing Oklahoma, the United States, and the world.

We can accomplish this with the assistance of our connections to various local, state, and federal agencies like the Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Our faculty and advisory board gives you direct connections with potential employers and helps you develop critical analysis skills for contemporary social issues.

Graduates go to work

Graduates of our program can be found working across the country in these and other agencies:

• CARE Child Abuse and Response Evaluation Center
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Oklahoma City Police Department
• U.S. Marshals Service

Careers

Possible occupations for graduates include, but are not limited to:

• crime analyst
• child forensic interviewer
• police officer
• corrections officer
• Ph.D. student
• professor
• researcher
• detective
• other law enforcement careers

I am grateful that I got my Master’s in Criminology at Oklahoma City University. I got the opportunity to broaden my experience in my occupation, to find a way to fight for justice, and to prevent crimes. My professors prepared for my career as a Probation Officer and for my PhD.

—Katharina Jammers
MA Criminology, 2020