Master in Criminology (Master's)

Thomas College is located in Waterville, Maine, on a 120-acre residential campus. With 672 undergraduate students, the college offers an environment where students are known by name, with an average class size of 17 and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Campus life includes housing, dining, health and wellness services, counseling, 30 student organizations, and 27 athletic programs.

Academic options cover business, education, global sustainability, cybersecurity, AI, mental health, health sciences, and other areas. Faculty design programs around workforce needs and connect classroom theory with practice through internships, innovation challenges, peer-led tutoring, and Career Navigators. About 70% of students complete one or more internships before graduation, giving students opportunities to build experience during their studies.

Thomas College developed its three-year bachelor's degree option through the Kiest-Morgan Scholar program and has expanded the option to nearly all academic programs. Students can also pursue a graduate degree through a one-year add-on, allowing some students to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in four years. International students can apply through the college's undergraduate or graduate admissions routes and may be eligible for scholarships and financial aid. Career preparation is a central part of the student experience, with support focused on helping graduates move into employment, graduate study, or military service.

This programme prepares students for careers in crime analysis, policy development, and public safety leadership. It focuses on understanding the causes of crime and evaluating how justice systems respond. Students engage in data analysis and study criminal behavior through theoretical and applied coursework. The degree is the only master's in criminology offered in Maine.

Focus areas include Criminological Theory, Organizational Policy & Change, Juvenile Delinquency & Youth Crime, Analysis of Police Operations, Applied Statistical Analyses for the Social Sciences.

The programme requires 30 credit hours of coursework with no separate dissertation or practicum requirement. All courses are delivered online.

Graduates pursue roles in crime analysis, public safety policy, law enforcement administration, and community violence prevention.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Official transcripts and a statement of purpose are needed.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. 100% Online, Full-time or Part-time, Typically completed in 2 years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 97% of applicants.