Overview
This engaging Master of Criminal Justice degree program from National University integrates theory with practice to prepare you for today’s complex criminal justice issues. You’ll develop problem-solving and research skills as well as the technological expertise necessary to analyze cases and develop practical and effective solutions. Graduates of the master’s in criminal justice administration program are prepared for challenging and demanding careers in local, state, and federal law enforcement management, correctional administration, security administration, criminal justice research, and teaching or training assignments.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the managerial practices that have shaped the criminal justice professions.
- Analyze court decisions involving police or criminal justice agencies in terms of criminal sanctions.
- Analyze issues of police morale, motivation, retention, selection and recruitment.
- Evaluate and determine what should be the consequences of unethical conduct by police officers.
- Evaluate and compare the American criminal justice system with other criminal justice systems.
- Evaluate disciplinary, theoretical, criminological, and philosophical foundations in the management of criminal justice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- CJ Theory, Practice & Policy
- Critical Issues in CJ
- Legal Issues in CJ
- Professional Ethics in CJ
- Comparative CJ Systems
- Advanced Criminological Theory
- Advanced Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Online intakes: Monthly
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Justice View 103 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university where an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better was achieved, or where a grade point average of 2.75 or higher was achieved in the last 90 quarter units.
- Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, Miller Analogies Test, or an approved, standardized program-specific exam. These tests are NOT required for those with a GPA over 2.5.
- Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on a probationary status (instead of taking the above tests).
- Preliminary documentation of prior education must be presented at required interview with an admissions advisor. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Proof of Financial Support: $33,500
Tuition Fee
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International
1989 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1989 USD per module during 12 months. -
National
1989 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1989 USD per module 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.