A Master's Degree designed for working professionals in the Criminal Justice, Legal, and Social Services communities.
"The first reason I chose UCI is simple: the University of California has a reputation for academic excellence. This coupled with the convenience of distance learning is unbeatable... With a family and a full-time job, I needed a program that let me balance my professional, personal and academic life... " —Dan Warren, Police Officer, City of Riverside, CA. Spring 2005 Graduate.
"Due to the nature of my job, it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to complete a traditional Master's degree..." —Christopher Fitzgerald, a Communications Officer in the Air Force. (Read more)
For more information about the department in general please check out the Criminology, Law & Society homepage.
This master's program is ideal for professionals interested or working in the criminal justice or legal fields who are seeking a graduate degree for career advancement. Peace officers at local, regional, and state-wide levels; correctional officers; investigators; secret service personnel; justice department personnel and all others involved in any aspect of the criminal justice or legal systems will especially benefit from this graduate degree.
As one of the top 11 public universities in the country*, UC Irvine is distinguished by a spirit of innovation and strengths in research, teaching and public service. The university operates on the academic quarter system with the Winter quarter beginning in January, Spring beginning in April, Summer beginning in June, and Fall in September.
* According to U.S. News and World Report
