American International College

What you'll study

The curriculum features six core courses plus electives that together satisfy the credit requirements for two available tracks. Students select one of four specializations—social justice and public policy, executive leadership, victim studies, or homeland security and intelligence studies—each of which can also be taken as a stand-alone certificate. The program emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based approaches, and skills for addressing evolving problems in the field.

Entry requirements

The program offers two tracks based on professional experience: a thirty-credit mid-career track for applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least four years of field experience, and a thirty-six-credit track for applicants with a bachelor’s degree but fewer than four years of experience. The degree is delivered fully online.

Career prospects

Graduates can apply their training across a range of law enforcement and protective-service roles. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth for protective service occupations (eight percent between 2020 and 2030), and AIC notes that a master’s degree can help graduates reach more desirable and higher-paying positions within the field.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

For full-time Massachusetts police officers, completion of this approved master’s program makes graduates eligible for the Police Career Incentive Pay Program (Quinn Bill), which provides salary increases in participating cities and towns—offering a direct financial return on the educational investment. For other funding opportunities, prospective students should contact AIC admissions or review institutional financial aid resources.