MS in Criminology (Online)

Earn your master's degree from anywhere!

The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers a fully online Master of Science (MS) degree in criminology. With supportive faculty and an asynchronous learning model, you can complete the program on your own time, from anywhere.

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Quick Info


Rolling Admission:
Start in fall or spring!

Next Deadline:
August 1, 2025

Next Start Date:
August 25, 2025

Total Credits:
30

Min. Complete Time:
2 semesters

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Request Information

If you have questions about the graduate programs in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, please complete the form below and check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you cannot find your answers there, please feel free to contact Susie Sheron, our Graduate Coordinator at hsheron2@buffalo.edu. You may also contact Professor Ashley Barr, our Director of Graduate Studies at abbarr@buffalo.edu, for questions specific to the Sociology MA or PhD programs, and Professor Iris Lu at yunmeilu@buffalo.edu for questions specific to the Online MS Criminology program. 

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Contact us

We encourage prospective students to get in touch with us directly by requesting more information via our information request form. You may also email Susie Sheron, our graduate coordinator, Iris Lu, our Director of Criminology MS, or Ashley Barr, our Director of Graduate Studies. Current UB students may also contact their faculty advisor.

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