University of New Haven Online Criminal Justice Programs

02/09/2026

For the second year in a row, our online master’s degree in Criminal Justice received two number 1️⃣ rankings from ! 🏆

UNewHaven took the top spot in the country for the Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs, and we also earned the number one spot in the U.S. in the Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans category.

According to U.S. News, our Criminal Justice program is “among the most respected in the nation and has been for more than 50 years.”

The rankings also note that our “graduates have been successful in the Chief State’s Attorney Office, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and other agencies. Faculty members are experts in their fields, and include former police chiefs, FBI agents, and Secret Service agents.”

A well-deserved congratulations goes out to our Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences for the recognition! 👏🎉

07/20/2023

Do you have questions about our Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program? If so, please join us for a virtual open house on Wednesday, July 26 a 6:00 pm EST, where you can meet some of our faculty and staff and get answers to your questions! Attendance is free. Be sure to RSVP today!

10/12/2021

There's been an 85% increase of incarcerated indigenous Americans since 2000. Learn more about this disparity in our criminal justice system:

Native American How the Criminal Justice System Disproportionately Harms Native American People October 11, 2021 by Celeste FremonAdd Comment Written by Celeste Fremon On Friday, President Joe Biden officially declared today, October 11, 2021, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, “a holiday dedicated to Nat...

10/05/2021

Four great reads on prisoner's rights: learn more here.

The Attica uprising marked a milestone in the prisoners’ rights movement. Many of the grievances aired in 1971 are still relevant to today’s incarcerated population.

09/28/2021

john Hinckley, who attempted to assassinate President Reagan in 1981, will be released unconditionally next year.

His attorney said Hinckley "expresses his apologies and profound regret for his actions."

09/21/2021

Twelve new tribal governments can now access national crime information databases. Learn more here:

Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Arizona FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 16, 2021 Havasupai Among 12 Tribes Selected for Program Enhancing Tribal Access to National Crime Information Databases PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Department of Justice has selected an additional...

09/21/2021

In 2018, around 1,000 individuals were killed by police officers in the United States. Approximately 25% of these individuals were mentally ill. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training reduces the risk of serious harm or death in these scenarios. This article outlines the CIT paradigm and examines recent systematic reviews of CIT research:http://jaapl.org/content/early/2019/09/24/JAAPL.003863-19

09/14/2021

According to President Biden's newly released 2022 fiscal budget, police reform is a high priority. Earmarking 1.3B for police reform, the President increased spending on in this category by 78%. Learn more:

The administration is leveraging Justice Department grants to state and local governments to try to improve outcomes.

09/14/2021

What makes a good leader in law enforcement? Learn about the 10 essential attributes of police leaders:


https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/10-essential-attributes-of-effective-leaders/
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09/14/2021

The Ohio state legislature is considering requiring all law enforcement to undergo emotional intelligence training:

By Troy PiersonBroadcast version by Mary Schuermann reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Last summer's widespread protests were a call for increased police accountability. Now state legislators are proposing legislation that would require law enforcement...

09/07/2021

The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences analyzed 911 calls across 9 cities for a year -- and what they found offers insight into police reform discussions.

According to this study, mental health calls only made up 1.3% of all the calls examined