Students interested in fields of criminal justice or law enforcement administration can gain an understanding of police operations through the study of police science. Areas of study may include the traditional topics of criminal justice and investigative techniques, or more modern focus areas may include such studies as cybercrime.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.