Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Online USA
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
USD 10,680 **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
Our online Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program was designed for professionals working within the criminal justice system and undergraduate degree holders looking to expand their mastery of criminal justice concepts. This convenient online program can help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues facing the criminal justice field, discover how to operate more efficiently and ethically, and compete for rewarding leadership roles within your current department or in other areas of criminal justice.
There are no GRE or thesis requirements for this program.
Over the course of the program, you'll discover how to:
- Identify and create solutions to contemporary issues in administration areas ranging from criminal law to law enforcement and corrections.
- Influence policy as a leader to effect positive change from within.
- Protect your agency and its employees while simultaneously fulfilling the mission of serving the public good.
As a full-time student in our MS-CJAD program, you can complete your degree in as little as one year. Our online format provides the flexibility of a 24/7 virtual classroom accessible from anywhere—a significant advantage for professionals with nontraditional work schedules. Built upon a research-based curriculum, all program courses are taught by experts who have worked within the criminal justice field. When you reach the end of your program, you'll receive the same distinguished degree that students earn on campus.
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Curriculum
Required Core Courses
- CJAD 6301 - Crime and Criminal Justice - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6302 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6303 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6304 - Public Administration and Criminal Justice - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6310 - Public Policy - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6312 - Crisis and Trauma Intervention - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Elective Courses
- CJAD 6331 - Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6335 - Restorative Justice and Social Change - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6340 - Contemporary Problems and Issues In Police Administration - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6341 - Policy and Diversity - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6350 - Contemporary Problems and Issues in Correctional Administration - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6351 - Comparative Criminal Justice System - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6360 - Contemporary Legal Issues In Criminal Justice Administration - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6361 - Advanced Constitutional Law - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6362 - Civil Liabilities for Criminal Justice Administrators - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MPAL 6301 - Public Leadership and Ethics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MPAL 6302 - Organizational Leadership and Administration - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- CJAD 6330 - Women and Minorities in the Administration of Criminal Justice - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Career Opportunities
The University of Texas Permian Basin's Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration provides a solid foundation for leadership roles at all levels of criminal justice, including:
- State and Local Law Enforcement
- Courts
- Institutional Corrections
- Community Corrections
- Probation and Parole
- Federal Agencies
- Nonprofit/Nongovernmental Agencies
Scholarships and Funding
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