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MS in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for work in legal foundations where in-depth issues are contended. This program is particularly suited to law enforcement personnel who wish to advance in their field, as well as law clerks; corrections, probation, and parole officers; and other decision makers who address questions of social research, public policy, and administration of justice in the public sphere. This program also is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of the social order, law, and justice.
MS in Criminal Justice: Legal Studies
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for work in legal foundations where in-depth issues are contended. This program is designed for students seeking to expand their understanding of the law, justice, and social order. This program is also particularly suited to law enforcement personnel who wish to advance in their field, as well as corrections, parole officers, and probation; law clerks; and administration of justice in the public sphere, and other decision makers who address questions of social research, public policy.
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Keiser University's Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the corrections, law enforcement, and administration of justice professions. The program provides an intensive study of theory and practice in the field of criminal justice. Students learn to manage components of the criminal justice system through course work in areas such as law enforcement, correctional systems, court systems, criminal justice and criminology theory, juvenile justice, professionalism and ethics, forensic psychology, gender, race, and crime, criminal justice research, and leadership and management in criminal justice. Graduates demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced criminal justice systems and critically analyze and solve problems based on applied research methods. Giving you the freedom to complete your studies anytime, anywhere, all coursework is offered online.Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. For questions about the accreditation of Keiser University, contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500.
MS - Criminal Justice
This online master‘s in Criminal Justice specialization covers such topics as human behavior, ethnic and cultural awareness, the corrections and judicial systems, social change and public policy, and contributing factors such as addiction. This specialization is designed for caseworkers, parole and probation officers, juvenile specialists, law enforcement agents, and others who want to advance their careers and play a stronger role in facilitating positive change in the criminal justice system. Advance your career and increase your effectiveness in the fields of criminal justice, corrections, or the judicial system by broadening your skill set and deepening your understanding of the complex issues surrounding criminal behavior. Concentrations: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money, as part of this specialization.
- Develop budgets and other planning documents utilized in criminal justice professions
- Examine criminological trends throughout various criminal justice professions
- Compare and contrast contemporary and classical theories of criminal behavior
- Formulate public policy obtained through interdisciplinary criminal justice research
- Evaluate the effectiveness of crime analysis and investigation The 36-hour degree program is structured in a cohort format allowing students to complete the degree in 18 months.
Master of Science in Justice Administration and Crime Management
This new master's degree program was developed by subject matter experts who understand the importance of criminal justice administration in today's dynamic environment. The in-depth curriculum helps those who are veterans in the field, as well as those new to criminal justice, understand how to work with forensic data, how to plan and budget their resources, how to apply the latest analysis to criminal case management, and how to lead a team and work collaboratively with a variety of public and private agencies, designed for graduate-level students in sworn, public, and civilian positions. A special section on technical and cognitive writing is especially helpful for those seeking promotions in the field of criminal justice, and for those responsible for budgets and securing supplemental funding through grant writing.Students who complete this degree should be able to:
Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice
Colorado Tech Online's Master of Science in Management concentration in Criminal Justice covers homeland security, law enforcement management, leadership, public administration and many other career-focused topics. This real-world MSM degree program is designed to help meet the emerging administrative and leadership needs of the criminal justice system.Students will be challenged to demonstrate an understanding of the major functional areas of criminal justice and will examine how court rulings, public opinion, research finding and legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies; and focus on identifying innovative approaches for developing rational, fiscally responsible policy choices and applying management and leadership theories to the challenges faced by modern public safety agencies.Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities, including Child Protection Investigator, Court Services Agent, Crime Analyst, Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, Deputy Sheriff, and more.
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- Innovators in public life including current city mayors
- FBI and CIA Agents
- Police Chiefs
- Research faculty and think tank professionals
- Leaders in the field of death investigations
Master of Criminal Justice
This UC Denver program will help you achieve your goals whether you are seeking to advance your career, change fields (from the corporate world to public service), or continue your education in an increasingly competitive job market. The program also provides students with the foundation necessary to be successfully admitted and competitive within Ph.D. programs in criminal justice, criminology and other related fields. The MCJ program emphasizes the development of research, critical thinking and leadership skills. The interdisciplinary course of study allows students to combine core courses in criminal justice theory with electives in areas such as domestic violence, police administration, community corrections and judicial administration. Graduates go on to assume leadership and executive roles effecting positive change in police departments, non-profit organizations and federal agencies. The program is both experiential and theoretical. It imparts knowledge on the workings of law enforcement, correctional systems, the judiciary, juvenile justice, and the formulation of laws and codes. Upon graduation students have gone on to become:
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MCJ) degree is designed as a contemporary study of the criminal justice system from a behavioral science perspective, at Hodges University. The Criminal Justice field is growing by leaps and bounds, offering to criminal justice professionals a vast number of exciting and rewarding career opportunities.The program is conceptually based, thereby offering students the opportunity to develop a theoretical understanding of criminal and deviant behavior that is applicable to the practical realities of the criminal justice professional. Course work includes the fascinating areas of forensics, deviant and abnormal behavior and terrorism.The program consists of 30 credits (10 courses). The MCJ program is delivered entirely online, making it possible for students to continue full-time employment and family responsibilities while completing their graduate studies. As long as all degree requirements are completed within five years, students choosing the online format may complete the program at their own pace.
Master of Criminal Justice
Boston University's Online Master of Criminal Justice will enable you to advance your career to lead the criminal justice community, analyze criminal justice issues using disciplined research methods, assess law enforcement policies, and implement change within the criminal justice system. This program has established itself as one of the most respected criminal justice leadership programs in the nation. Boston University is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies. Our students are working law enforcement professionals, criminal justice educators, and those looking for entry into or advancement in careers in federal and state law enforcement, policing, probation and parole, corrections and the courts. By taking 10 courses, our unique online learning platform provides a dynamic, interactive master's program that can be completed in 20 months.
Master of Public Administration - Criminal Justice
The Master of Public Administration degree program is organized around core, specialization, elective, and capstone courses that cover a broad range of governmental and non-profit topics to help develop each student's knowledge, skills, and abilities. The program is designed to address the needs of students for applied coursework in areas of critical importance to local, state, and national governmental and non-profit organizations. This degree program can help prepare you to be a project/program manager, administrative services specialist, departmental manager, analyst, economic development specialist, and eventually (with applicable experience) executive director, city manager, economic development director, county manager or chief administrative officer.The Criminal Justice specialization within the Master in Public Administration program offered online is designed for professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of the Criminal Justice field. Students will enhance their ability to manage, supervise and effectively interface with Criminal Justice focused organizations within the public sector by combining the public administration general coursework with the specificity of the Criminal Justice specialization. Coursework specific to this specialization include the administration of criminal justice, ethics and organizational leadership and innovation and planning in criminal justice.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Public Administration
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Public Administration at South University is aimed at those professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of key aspects of the public sector with particular attention to the unique character of public sector organizations as well as grant writing/contact administration, budgeting, public policy analysis, and intergovernmental relations.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections
The Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice is primarily designed to foster a learning community of criminal justice professionals who will use their knowledge within law enforcement, correctional, political, and legal arenas. It prepares students for management, administrative, research, and teaching positions. Program graduates will also be prepared for admission to doctoral programs in criminal justice, criminology and other related fields as well as for promotions within existing law enforcement, correctional, local and state government, and legal institutions.The master's level specialization complements the undergraduate coursework in Corrections and expands the knowledge base to a more in-depth analysis of community-based programs, capital punishment, and penology. The specialization in Corrections allows for a seamless education path from the undergraduate program in Criminal Justice to a master's level.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Become a part of a learning community of criminal justice experts who will use knowledge to advance the law enforcement, correctional, political, and legal arenas. The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offers you an accelerated curriculum designed to meet the growing need for professionals in the high-demand field. Learn the same concepts taught at our campus locations while enjoying the convenience of attending class online anytime day or night. You will be prepared for administrative, management, research, and teaching positions as a graduate of the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. Program graduates will also be prepared for admission to doctoral programs in criminology, criminal justice, and other related fields as well as for advancement within existing law enforcement, correctional, local and legal institutions, and state government.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Behavior
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a professional practical degree program that attracts agents, skilled managers, and clinicians from many components of the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems. The school's talented and multifaceted students complete the mixture and create an intellectual synergy that's found in very few graduate programs, combined with the faculty who direct and facilitate the educational experiences in the MSCJ program.The Tiffin University Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Behavior Concentration is designed for students interested in examining the relationship between Psychology and the Criminal Justice system. Students will develop knowledge and expertise in crisis intervention, counseling, psychopathology, personality assessment, and research methods.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Justice Administration
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a professional practical degree program that attracts agents, skilled managers, and clinicians from many components of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. The school's talented and multifaceted students complete the mixture and create an intellectual synergy that's found in very few graduate programs, combined with the faculty who direct and facilitate the educational experiences in the MSCJ program.Students will be provided with perspectives in human resource management, statistical applications, and contemporary issues in Justice Administration in the first semester of the Tiffin University Master Science in Criminal Justice - Justice Administration Concentration. The second semester explores policy formation and analysis, legal and ethical issues, and research and analysis. The final semester covers administrative theory, law and management practices, and the design and analysis of educational programs and training sessions. Students do have the opportunity to attend on a part-time or full-time.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Crime Analysis
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is a professional practical degree program that attracts agents, skilled managers, and clinicians from many components of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. The school's talented and multifaceted students complete the mixture and create an intellectual synergy that's found in very few graduate programs, combined with the faculty who direct and facilitate the educational experiences in the MSCJ program.The Tiffin University Master Science in Criminal Justice - Crime Analysis concentration provides students with a theoretical overview of crime analysis, computer applications in crime analysis and investigation, the use of geographic information systems, the criminal intelligence process, research design, and statistical applications.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Bowling Green's highly qualified faculty are well respected nationally in their field and bring real-world experience to their teaching. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice, offered by Bowling Green State University, is an excellent preparation for those who wish to pursue a career in teaching. It is also emphasizes the development of individuals for leadership roles in criminal justice agencies, while providing those students who wish to continue their academic career with a solid base upon which to pursue doctoral level study. You will obtain a solid background in theory and research, by understanding issues in law enforcement, corrections, courts and juvenile justice through the MSCJ program. This degree consists of 11 courses (33 semester hours) and a final capstone project. You have the flexibility to complete the program in one calendar year, attending full-time, or two calendar years, taking courses part-time.
- Coursework that incorporates real-world examples and situations
- Two separate tracks for students with different levels of experience
- Budget management
- Ethics
- Labor relations
- Grant writing
- Accounting
Master of Public Administration - Justice Administration
The online MPA from Anna Maria College can help you become a fire chief, police chief, city manager, or the leader of a charity, public agency, or nonprofit organization. Customize your degree according to your background and professional interests with:
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
This graduate program is designed to meet the graduate educational needs of those pursuing careers in Criminal Justice, in both the private and public sectors, and allows you to choose a specialization in Homeland Security or Behavior Analysis. Saint Joseph's is at the forefront of education in crime prevention, analytical techniques, and all aspects of federal Criminal Justice system. Our curriculum provides students the opportunity to develop cognitive skills including application of ethics, written and oral communications, critical thinking, reasoning, understanding and conducting research; enhance their theoretical foundation of criminal justice; and preparation for their professional future.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Behavior Analysis
The online Behavior Analysis specialization of our Master of Science in Criminal Justice allows students the flexibility to concentrate on the theoretical and methodological knowledge needed to focus on the management skills necessary to succeed as upper-level decision makers. This program qualifies persons to take the state licensure examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The application of behavior analysis is very broad, ranging from assisting individuals in overcoming drug addiction to improving workplace organizations. Behavior analysis has been applied to programs related to diet, exercise, toilet training, education, organizational structures,juvenile delinquency and more.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
The U.S. Administration published the National Strategy for Homeland Security in order to keep the nation safe, free, and prosperous in the face of the threat of transnational terrorism in the wake of 9/11.The online Homeland Security specialization of our master's degree in Criminal Justice prepares graduates to respond effectively to threats against our Nation, our citizens, and our resources from natural catastrophic events and terrorism. The faculty brings years of experience to the graduate learning process in a way that provides a real world, practical education.
Masters of Science Criminal Justice Administration - Planning and Leadership
The online Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Administration - Planning and Leadership at Utica College offers the criminal justice professional an education in public administration that is oriented to the management and leadership of any justice organization. Graduates of our online Criminal Justice Administration program will be prepared to move up into the elite ranks of leaders for organizations that provide criminal justice services, be it correctional services, the operation of the nation's courts, or law enforcement.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice 1 Year program
The goal of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice curriculum is to prepare criminal justice professionals to respond to emerging trends, assume leadership roles, and have an applied base of knowledge. This 48-credit program is comprised of eight quarters of study and can be completed in one year via full-time study. Coursework is organized into four areas: theory, administration and policy, research, and special topics. In addition to content-based courses, students will complete a demonstration project that will allow them to apply their course knowledge to real world policy issues. This distance learning degree program fits within your busy schedule, letting you complete your degree in as little as one year with our full-time online program. Through an innovative distance learning format, you will complete coursework and interact with instructors and peers and you are not required to come to the University of Cincinnati campus.
Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
The University of Cincinnati is ranked as one of the Top 3 Criminal Justice Schools in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2010), and it's the only one of those schools to offer its acclaimed degree online. Our professors are the most published, most recognizable, and most respected leaders in their industry. Our graduates are truly empowered to become leaders in countless vocations within their communities with a confidence that can only be gained by learning from the greatest minds in their field. They earn more than a master's degree in criminal justice.The 16-course curriculum in the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to expose you to every part of the criminal justice industry led by decorated professors. Allowing you to continue to make a difference in your own community, the University of Cincinnati has designed this program to be delivered 100% online, anywhere in the country or world. The program can be completed in as little as one year with this affordable, regionally accredited program.LEARN MORE: The distinguished UC professors rank as the most published faculty nationally in journals of criminal justice research. They are focused on helping you solve the most important challenges confronting the criminal justice field today using real-world strategies.ACHIEVE MORE: Our graduates achieve incredible success in a variety of fields, such as the legal system, law enforcement, loss prevention, corrections, forensics, the federal government, and higher education. Each and every field requires a unique set of skills and abilities, and UC's comprehensive 16-course curriculum provides a solid foundation for any one of them.EXPECT MORE: UC is renowned for its faculty, research, curriculum, and accreditations. The University of Cincinnati boasts the most highly regarded criminal justice school offering an online program regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. |
Master of Science in Management - Criminal Justice
UMUC's Master of Science in Management program is designed for professionals who are assuming increasing management responsibility within their organizations. The criminal justice management specialization in the Master of Science (MS) in management provides the foundation necessary for graduates to assume roles of increasing responsibility within the criminal justice system in both private and public settings, as well as to continue studies at the doctoral or professional level. Coursework covers basic crime-related research, the legal principles that guide the criminal justice system, and the interpretation of crime-related data and literature, as well as management theory. The curriculum provides an understanding of the entire criminal justice system and the management of organizations within that system and emphasizes leadership, management, and cross-agency collaboration. This 36-credit program emphasizes the technical expertise and leading-edge management skills that are the basis for success in modern organizations.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management Specialization
The curriculum of Saint Leo's Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management degree is designed to yield an understanding of how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters on the first responders, hazard mitigation, and risk identification. The course of study is designed for criminal justice administrators, government officials, first responders, and organizations that are faced with a myriad of challenges as a result of recent disasters and current world threats. A student must successfully complete the five core courses, the four critical incident management courses, and two elective courses in order to earn the degree with the concentration in critical incident management.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science Specialization
The curriculum of Saint Leo's Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science degree's curriculum provides and enhances the knowledge, skills, and values for the purpose of increasing the effectiveness, professionalism, and policy-making abilities of the criminal justice practitioners. This specialization introduces the student to how forensic science is used in the field of criminal justice. It is designed to serve both active and aspiring criminal justice professionals.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
The blended Master of Science in Criminal Justice program at Saint Leo University offers classes in a variety of delivery formats; for example over the internet, FTT (video conferencing) and campus, including the Institute for Excellence in Criminal Justice Administration. The blended program is for those professionals who wish to complete the graduate program by delivery modes other than traditional campus classes. The capstone course CRJ 590 is not offered in an online format.This program is built on a strong foundation and Saint Leo's reputation of offering a high quality education that addresses the needs of working professionals through convenient and flexible schedules at an affordable cost. Saint Leo University has been involved in educating criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years.
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
The degree program provides students with knowledge in the areas of juvenile/delinquent behavior issues, criminal law, criminal justice, security, terrorism and other current and timely topics. The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice addresses security issues to ensure students learn the effects and changes to the U.S. Criminal Justice system as well as addressing broader countermeasures in light of the events of Sep 11th. This graduate degree program offers a curriculum in the administration of criminal justice, leading to a Master of Arts. The Curriculum offers a useful educational experience and academic skills for students who wish to pursue doctoral study or possibly a law enforcement position. The Criminal Justice program provides the student with an understanding of the United States Criminal justice system. The design of the program focuses on students seeking career opportunities or advancement in the justice-related fields. Students choose from numerous major courses to focus their studies.
Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies
The Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies program's core courses impart substantive knowledge and analytic skills required by all professionals in the intelligence community. This provides professional, graduate-level academic education in the interdisciplinary field of intelligence studies. Student learning is greatly enhanced by the diversity of program professors with strong professional and academic backgrounds in intelligence studies, many who currently work in the US Intelligence Community. Students may also pursue concentrated study in functional areas or intelligence sub-fields.
- Develop the tools needed to conduct social science research in criminal justice institutions
- Analyze the issues and decisions made at the administrative levels of the criminal justice system
- Demonstrate a familiarity and understanding of criminological theories
- Conduct detailed research, analyze data, and report findings in a thorough manner
- Summarize the major tenets of modern criminal justice research
- Identify the salient features of modern criminal justice policy
- Describe the strategies, principles, theory, and techniques of evidence gathering during criminal investigations
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) degree is designed to help prepare students to take on leadership and managerial positions at the local, state, and federal levels of the criminal justice system and to provide an advanced and in-depth study of the criminal justice system from a management and administrative viewpoint. The curriculum includes advanced courses in the different fields of the criminal justice system, including juvenile justice, law enforcement, and corrections, as well as courses that will increase the students' understanding of social science research and criminological theories. In addition to successful completion of all required courses and elective hours, as a means to fully demonstrate the students' mastery of the material learned, students will be tasked with completion of four comprehensive examinations which will cover specific course materials. Students will also complete an Area Paper or a research paper in a field of interest within criminal justice. This project must be completed prior to graduation, and its topic and specifications required must be overseen, approved, and graded by an approved MSCJ faculty member.Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice addresses security issues to ensure students learn the effects and changes to the U.S. Criminal Justice system as well as addressing broader countermeasures in light of the events of Sep 11th. The design of the program focuses on students seeking career opportunities or advancement in the justice-related fields. This graduate degree program offers a curriculum in the administration of criminal justice, leading to a Master of Arts. The degree program provides students with knowledge in the areas of criminal law, criminal justice, juvenile/delinquent behavior issues, security, terrorism and other current and timely topics. The Criminal Justice program provides the student with an understanding of the United States Criminal justice system. Students choose from numerous major courses to focus their studies. The Curriculum offers a useful educational experience and academic skills for students who wish to pursue doctoral study or possibly a law enforcement position.
Master of Public Administration - Government Administration emphasis
The M.P.A. with a Justice Administration emphasis is designed to prepare learners to exercise leadership positions in agencies and organizations with missions in the areas of law enforcement and/or investigation. The purpose of the emphasis is to prepare the learner for successful management of government and not-for-profit agencies at the federal, state or local level, with sub-state organizations or regional, and with non-government organizations involved in the public sector.
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
This online Criminal Justice master's degree meets the changing needs of the criminal justice community. Working professionals and those planning on entering the field will develop the professional skills necessary to assume leadership roles, better manage their current positions, and/or continue doctoral training. Featuring integrated, academically rigorous, and empirically-oriented criminal justice courses, our online criminal justice master's degree program serves students who: are in service in the criminal justice system and wish to broaden their skills by obtaining job-related knowledge and expertise; are in the system or pre-service who wish to obtain the training and expertise necessary to meet the growing need for teaching criminal justice courses; are in the criminal justice system seeking to specialize and/or work in some other area of the system; and seek a master's degree (online) as a prerequisite for entry into the criminal justice field.
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M.S. in Criminal Justice/Global Issues in Criminal Justice
Explore the challenges of rapid globalization as it pertains to the criminal justice field. Analyze foreign justice systems, transnational crime, terrorism and related homeland security issues, and other contemporary international criminal justice issues. The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, policing, criminal justice, leadership and executive management, or global issues in law.*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
M.S. in Criminal Justice/Leadership and Executive Management
Explore theories and practices related to justice management, fiscal issues (with an emphasis on the preparation of budgets and grant applications), human resource development, and policy law and employment.The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, policing, criminal justice, leadership and executive management, or global issues in law.*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
M.S. in Criminal Justice
The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, policing, criminal justice, leadership and executive management, or global issues in law.*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
M.S. in Criminal Justice/Corrections
Explore challenges of community-based corrections. Study to further your expertise in the administrative and operational aspects of the U.S. correctional system, both institutional and community based. Confront issues such as overcrowding, sentencing, alternatives to incarceration, juvenile justice, and inmate rights. The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, policing, criminal justice, leadership and executive management, or global issues in law.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
Master of Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies
The George Washington University is proud to offer its prestigious traditional classroom-based Master's Degree in Paralegal Studies format (at our exciting Washington DC campus, just four blocks away from the White House) in a rigorous, convenient, fully online format. Both programs, identical in every respect except the mode of delivery, will provide you the opportunity to earn the most prestigious paralegal credential available from a top-tier university and obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to enter this challenging and important profession with complete confidence. This is a highly rigorous program open to the finest students. The GW master's degree in paralegal studies is not for everyone. We require a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, two excellent letters of recommendation and demonstrated writing ability. You will be eligible to obtain the most prestigious credential available for paralegals and will have the opportunity to work in the finest law firms, corporations, institutions and agenciesIf you meet these standards and are admitted.
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - General Program
Gain a broad understanding of the field of public policy and administration and acquire the knowledge and experience to pursue a variety of career options in the field. Across the public sector spectrum, career opportunities are predicted to expand rapidly over the next five years. At every level—federal, state, and local—this growth trend in employment will fuel a demand for qualified managers who can lead public agencies or direct public policy organizations.* As you gain the skills to translate public policies into effective programs and projects, prepare to advance your career and to meet this increasing need for public sector professionals. International themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework will broaden your perspective of public service. Depending on individual progress and credits transferred, Walden's M.P.A. program can be completed in less than two years. *Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008–09 Edition