Curriculum

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration is specifically designed for working professionals in the Criminal Justice System and related fields. The foundation of the program is a Leadership Certificate that will provide students with core knowledge and skills to be effective leaders at any organizational level. Upon completion of the Leadership Certificate, students can then choose from the remaining certificate and elective courses geared toward their professional area of expertise to complete requirements for the master’s degree.

To complete the M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration, students must complete the Criminal Justice Leadership certificate (12 credits), and 18 additional credits of electives to reach 30 credits in total. A comprehensive exam is required.

The program is offered in a fully online format. 

The foundation of the program is a Criminal Justice Leadership Certificate that will provide students with core knowledge and skills to be effective leaders at any organizational level.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. In addition to the standard University graduate admissions requirements, the department requires:

• Students must have a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience in Criminal Justice or a related field, or currently serve in a verifiable leadership role/position within a criminal justice agency with no less than 2 years of CJ experience.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants may also be considered for conditional admission if they have a 2.70 to 2.99 GPA and/or commensurate work experience.
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Master's Degree (30 Credits)

Total Credit Hours: 30