Tuition & fees
Costs include tuition, fees, & other costs such as books. New England residents may qualify for a tuition break. See cost details
Financial aid
On average, 92% of enrolled students who file a FAFSA receive an offer. 91% of offers include scholarships, grants, waiver, and/or work-study. Explore aid
Program duration
Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines
Program highlights
Expected career outcomes
Exceptional career opportunities
You’ll be prepared for a wide variety of career options and have an excellent foundation for graduate study in criminology, other social sciences, and law. Many of our Criminology students receive job offers before they even graduate.
Field placement internships
You’ll gain invaluable work experience and insight into professional roles in a variety of community agencies and organizations, including police departments, probation offices, law offices, prisons, family violence centers, and a variety of other non-profit third party service providers.
Program requirements
The program’s rigorous core curriculum is designed to provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of crime and crime control from both contemporary and historical perspectives. The electives you choose will help broaden your criminological interests.
Award-winning faculty
Our expert Criminology faculty are well known for their published research on juvenile justice, gender, multiculturalism, environmentalism, criminological theory, comparative criminology, policing, and surveillance.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.
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Our Accelerated Graduate Pathway to the University of Maine School of Law can save you time and money in earning your JD.
Do you live in New England?
You may be eligible for a reduced tuition rate, as part of the NEBHE Tuition Break Program.
Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.