Criminal Justice Administration, MS

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration enhances the knowledge of practicing professionals who want to expand their skills in criminal justice administration. This degree is also perfect for scholar- practitioners in any field with a desire to combine existing knowledge and experience from other disciplines with criminal justice to pursue one of many careers in the criminal justice system. The accelerated curriculum integrates criminal law and theory, leadership development, global awareness, and organizational change. These foundational concepts prepare graduates for leadership roles in organizations related to the criminal justice profession and beyond.

33-36 Credits

Degree Requirements

33-36 Credits

Required Courses

CCJ 50300Ethics in Criminal Justice Administration

3

CCJ 50310Labor Management Relations in Criminal Justice Organizations

3

CCJ 50320Criminal Justice Leadership: Strategies and Practice

3

CCJ 50330Criminal Justice Leadership Theory

3

CCJ 50400Public Policy and Criminal Justice

3

CCJ 50500Criminal Justice Research Methods

3

CCJ 51500Constitutional Law

3

CCJ 51600Foundations of Criminal Justice

3

CCJ 51700Crisis Management

3

CCJ 51800Corrections Administration

3

CCJ 51900Police Administration

3

Notes: 1) CCJ51600 (waived if prior criminal justice experience or degree)

Capstone Requirements

CCJ 60100Capstone I

3