Overview

Program Overview

Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University is known for academic excellence and ranks among the top law enforcement programs in the country. The program offers students a rich blend of theoretical, administrative, legal, and practical knowledge as well as teaching valuable research skills.

Courses provide students with current information in the areas of criminological theory; administration; civil and criminal liability; research and quantitative skills; and specialized areas such as policing, corrections, security, and multiculturalism in criminal justice.

Graduates possess the skills needed to manage and lead in the increasingly complex field of criminal justice. Additionally, students are academically prepared to pursue advanced degrees in respected doctoral and law degree programs.

Why Choose Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at WIU?

LEJA has established a strong reputation for preparing graduate students to assume a variety of managerial positions in the criminal justice system. Superior preparation of LEJA graduate students continues to be in great demand statewide and regionally. Students completing the degree have been highly successful in advancing their careers in administrative positions statewide and nationally.

Over 30 percent of the first-line supervisors and administrators in law enforcement agencies within the state obtained their advanced degree from LEJA. The degree also prepares students to pursue doctoral education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Quantitative Techniques in Criminal Justice

Theory in Criminal Justice

Management Issues in Law Enforcement Administration

Research Methodology in Criminal Justice

Civil and Criminal Liability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students - applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Public Law Legal Studies View 144 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to the School of Graduate Studies must hold a bachelor's degree from an institution that is accredited by the appropriate U.S. Department of Education regional institutional accrediting agency.
Applicants usually apply for admission to a degree program simultaneously with admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
If the applicant meets the minimum admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, a copy of the application materials is forwarded to the program of interest for consideration.

Tuition Fee

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International

16860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 562 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

11220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 374 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

11220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 374 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Macomb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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