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Online Criminal Justice & Public Administration Degrees

Online degrees mapped to criminal justice & public administration from the program's official description. A program appears here only when its own page supports the subject.

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Subject: Homeland Security & Emergency Management · Criminal Justice
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $470 per credit · Standard master's rate
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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American Public University System

Doctor of Global Security (DGS)

Professional doctorateDGSDoctor of Global Security
Subject: International Relations · Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 3 1/2 years plus dissertation; maximum 7 years · 58 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $863 per credit · Doctoral program cost per credit
Next deadline: April 1, 2027 · September 2027
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American Public University System

Doctor of Strategic Intelligence (DSI)

Professional doctorateDSIDoctor of Strategic Intelligence
Subject: Homeland Security & Emergency Management · International Relations
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Full-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 3 1/2 years plus dissertation; maximum 7 years · 58 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $863 per credit · Doctoral program cost per credit
Next deadline: April 1, 2027 · September 2027
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Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Burlington, VTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 1 year (with 2 courses per term) · 33 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $608 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: December 29, 2026 · Spring 2027 (term 1, Jan 11)
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Colorado State University Global

Online Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor'sBSFirst-year entryBachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Denver, COUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $385 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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East Carolina University

BS in Criminal Justice & Criminology (Flight Path)

Bachelor'sBSDegree completionBachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Greenville, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 3.5 years average time to completion · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $429 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Empire State University

MPA in Public Administration

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Saratoga Springs, NYUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $471 per credit · In-state — NYS residents, graduate non-MBA (1-11 credits)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Excelsior University

Master of Public Administration

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Albany, NYUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $715 per credit · All online students — Graduate per-credit tuition, non-nursing programs (course materials not included)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Fitchburg State University

Online Master's in Criminal Justice

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Fitchburg, MAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: one year; up to six years allowed
Tuition: Tuition: $347 per credit · All online students — Graduate SGOCE course cost per credit (tuition plus mandatory fees), Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 · 2026-2027
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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Franklin University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Columbus, OHUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 14 Month Completion · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $690 per credit · All online students — Standard tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Subject: International Relations · Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Administering location: Washington, DCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 40 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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Indiana University Bloomington

Public Affairs, M.P.A.

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Affairs
Subject: Public Administration · Public Policy
Administering location: Bloomington, INUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 48 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Johns Hopkins University

Data Analytics and Policy, Master of Science

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Data Analytics and Policy
Subject: Data Science & Analytics · Public Policy
Administering location: Baltimore, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Johns Hopkins University

Sustainable Energy, Master of Arts (Online)

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Sustainable Energy
Subject: Environmental Science · Public Policy
Administering location: Baltimore, MDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Part-time
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: two years, part-time · 42 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $65,645 (basis not stated by the institution) · All online students — Full-time MA in Sustainable Energy Online (5 semesters) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Marshall University

Criminal Justice, MS

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Huntington, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $569.75 per credit · Online graduate program rate, College of Science (no residency distinction printed) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Michigan State University

Criminal Justice, Master of Arts

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: East Lansing, MIUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 2 years minimum duration · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $919 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Montana State University Billings

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Billings, MTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 3 semesters
Tuition: Tuition: $302.15 per credit · In-state — Graduate online only, resident · 2026-2027
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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National University

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor'sBSBachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies
Subject: Legal Studies
Administering location: San Diego, CAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Recommended completion time: 48 months · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $640 per credit · All online students — Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, base per credit/unit rate (tuition data last updated October 7, 2026)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Norwich University

Master of Public Health

Master'sMPHMaster of Public Health
Subject: Public Health (MPH, BS) · Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Administering location: Northfield, VTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: as few as one and a half years (conditional minimum as printed) · 42 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $750 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: February 12, 2027 · Spring 2027
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Norwich University

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Northfield, VTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 18 months average time to program completion (average for students) · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $725 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: February 12, 2027 · Spring 2027
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