Criminal Justice Accelerated BA to MCJ

Program Delivery
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Total Credits
120 Credits

About the Accelerated Criminal Justice Program

The UCCS College of Public Service (CPS) offers a distinctive program called the Criminal Justice Accelerated Master's Program (AMP). This program enables exceptionally qualified undergraduate students to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice and a Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) simultaneously.

By participating in the Criminal Justice AMP, students can obtain a solid background in criminology and criminal justice research, giving them a head start in pursuing a career in this field.

Focus of Study

The Criminal Justice AMP is designed to help students complete both degrees in an accelerated time frame by allowing them to count up to 9 credit hours of eligible graduate-level criminal justice courses toward both degrees.

Admissions Details

Interested students should meet with their undergraduate academic advisor, as well as the Master of Criminal Justice program director before completing the Intent Form.

Click here for instructions to complete the Intent Form.

Additional Resources for Admissions

Complete the Intent Form

Coursework

For additional details regarding the program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog .

Career Pathways