Master of Science in Criminology
Crime and Punishment
Go behind the scenes to study the real-life implications of crime in this dynamic Master of Science (M.S.) program.
Offered both on-campus and online, the Criminology masters program teaches you to advocate for victims and be a voice for justice. You’ll develop a deep understanding of why crimes are committed, how they’re handled, and how we can prevent them using proven research methods, criminological theories and policy implications. Choose the thesis or non-thesis track to help advance your career in criminal justice or continue your studies at the doctoral level.
Fast Facts
- #1 Best Value Public University in the West, Five Years Running (USNWR, 2025).
- Complete the criminology degree either online or on the Moscow campus.
- Full-time, online students pay in-state tuition, regardless of location.
- Thesis and non-thesis track options.
- Demand for criminal justice professionals is expected to grow 9.8% over the next decade (Idaho Department of Labor).
- Hands-on learning through internships with law enforcement agencies, probation and parole, victim services and other organizations.
- Participate in research projects with faculty members in areas such as human rights, firearms policy, deviance, law and society, criminal justice policy, social crime in the media and terrorism.