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.
Quick Info
Rolling Admission
Start in fall or spring!
Next Deadline
8/1/2025
Next Start Date
8/25/2025
Total Credits
30
Minimum Time to Complete
2 semesters
Next Steps for New Students
Congratulations on accepting your admission into the University at Buffalo's MS in Criminology program! We are excited to have you! Please review your next steps below to help you get ready for the new semester.
- Visit the Graduate School Website to navigate the process of getting started at UB. You'll need to get an ID, set up your email, and access UB Learns, among other things.
- Complete the MS Criminology New Student Survey. This short survey will walk you through key program requirements and help us netter understand each student's goals and academic plans.
- Select your classes
- MS Students can begin enrolling for courses in April for fall classes and in November for spring classes. Registration information will be shared by the Office of the Registrar and the Department of Sociology and Criminology. You will register for classes through the HUB Student Center in MyUB. Learn more about HUB on the HUB website.
- The MS in Criminology requires 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework:
- 15 credit hours of core courses (CRX504, CRX606, CRX587, and 6 credits of CRX601)
- 15 credit hours of electives in sociology and criminology
- Detailed information about the program requirements and course information can be found in the MS Handbook.
- Academic Advisor: Dr. Yunmei (Iris) Lu (yunmeilu@buffalo.edu) will be your academic advisor. Feel free to contact her with any questions about course selection.
- Plan to attend the Department Orientation. New students will receive detailed information about the department orientation about two months before the semester begins.
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.
