Overview
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services - Criminal Justice and Ministry program at Regent University focuses on juvenile and criminal law, international trafficking, and immigration rules and procedures.
Courses are taught using a combination of real-time interaction with professors, small-group projects, podcast lectures and asynchronous chat room discussion.
Upon completion of the M.A. in Human Services – Criminal Justice & Ministry degree, you will be able to:
- Analyze common law concepts and statutory provisions.
- Study legal parameters of the juvenile law system.
- Learn procedures of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Board of Immigration Appeals, Department of State and Department of Labor.
- Examine global issues of human trafficking and the treatment of trafficked persons as victims of crime.
Career Opportunities
- Juvenile detention/youth counselor
- Behavioral disorder counselor
- Caseworker
- Police administration
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Regent Foundations for Graduate Success
- Information Research & Resources
- Juvenile Law
- International Trafficking in Persons
- Immigration Law & Procedure
- Criminal Law
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminal Justice View 99 other Masters in Criminal Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a B.A. or B.S. from a regionally accredited college or university. Desirable degrees include those in counseling, psychology or related human behavioral fields. Other degree fields will also be considered.
- Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for all undergraduate coursework.
- Government-Issued ID
Unofficial College Transcripts
Admissions Questionnaire
Tuition Fee
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International
18450 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 615 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18450 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 615 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.