The University of Maryland (UMD) and Nanjing Normal University (NNU) offer an online cooperative Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice (CJCH). Professionals in in this field contribute significantly to society at the national and international levels.

In-depth understanding of the causes of criminal behavior enables CJCH graduates to develop effective strategies to prevent crime, reduce recidivism, and enhance public safety; such strategies can help foster more peaceful and equitable societies.

Additionally, criminology and criminal justice can also address environmental crimes that can cause widespread harm to nature and people globally. Overall, the knowledge and skills gained from CJCH studies can help create a more sustainable future and safer communities, both regionally and internationally.

The program’s advantages are that students not only receive world-class professional training in criminology and criminal justice, but they also are exposed to international law and processes. In this way, CJCH graduates are equipped with advanced skills and can adapt to both national and international circumstances. The CJCH program serves the educational interests of criminology and criminal justice communities by preparing enrollees for challenging careers in relevant civilian sectors.

The UMD-NNU program leverages the outstanding human, scholarly, and pedagogical resources of both institutions to create a unique learning environment for its students. 

As the culmination of their studies at UMD, candidates have the opportunity to present their Capstone course research to a panel of faculty led by the chair of UMD's Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (see below for a list of presentations given in recent years).