Master's Degree in Criminal Justice
Degree: Master of Science
Major: Criminal Justice
Hours: 30
Criminal Justice Degree Overview
The Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice at 91制片厂 is available to you as an online program and offers theoretical perspectives and practical applications of the B.S. degree. The program develops your advanced administrative skills to increase your effectiveness and professionalism as a criminal justice professional. This graduate degree particularly benefits those seeking advancement in their current agencies as well as those seeking employment in federal law enforcement agencies and federal courts.
This program, available fully online, is designed to help you develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to become an effective practitioner or supervisor in the criminal justice system. You will receive advanced academic training, special expertise in advanced issues, supervisory and administrative proficiency and the methodological and statistical skills necessary to understand research and new developments within the criminal justice system. You'll graduate with applied knowledge that enables you to rise toward the highest levels in criminal justice organizations.
Criminal Justice Courses You May Take
Theoretical Foundations: A comprehensive overview of various theoretical approaches to the understanding of crime and delinquency, including selected biological, psychological, sociological, legal and/or political theories.
Quantitative Methods in Criminology: Coding and analysis of research data, the application of statistical methods common to criminology, and the presentation of research findings to policy makers.
Criminal Justice Studies (Social Justice): Includes an analysis of contemporary issues in the understanding, prevention, and control of crime and delinquency both domestically and globally. A student may repeat the course for credit as an elective when the area of study varies.
Criminal Justice System & Policy: A critical review and analysis of the role of governmental and nongovernmental organizations in the prevention, control and punishment of crime and delinquency. An emphasis is placed on policy analysis and recommendations for change.
Planning & Evaluation: An in-depth examination of information gathering and analysis; planning and evaluation. Emphasis on the analytical tools useful in criminal justice agencies.
Career Paths for Criminal Justice
Specifically, positions for which this program will prepare you include police chief, sheriff or commanding officer of law enforcement agency, superintendent or commanding officer of corrections agency, FBI, ATF and other federal law enforcement agent, Ph.D. student or researcher in criminal justice.
Primary Careers
Police administrator, county or federal law enforcement leader, commanding officer
- Municipal law enforcement
- State/federal law enforcement
- Homeland security
- Border security
- Social services administration
- Legal services administration
- Criminal justice education
- Police departments
- Prisons and detention facilities
- Federal law enforcement agencies
- Research institutions
- Schools and universities