This program prepares corrections professionals to lead at the facility and system level, moving beyond custody operations into administration, rehabilitation program design, and correctional policy reform. Students examine institutional management theory, evidence-based rehabilitation models, and the legal and ethical obligations that govern correctional leadership.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as facility warden, deputy director of corrections, or reentry program director, and are equipped to influence correctional policy at the agency or state level. The one-year format is designed for bachelor's-holding professionals ready to move from unit supervision into institutional and system-level leadership.
CJ 075Criminal Justice and Society
Examines the reciprocal relationship between criminal justice institutions and the social structures they serve.
- Analyzing how social inequality shapes justice system outcomes
- Evaluating the role of public perception in policy legitimacy
- Assessing cross-cultural models of justice administration
CJ 244Crime Management
Explores strategic approaches to managing crime trends across jurisdictions and agency types.
- Applying data-driven crime analysis to resource deployment
- Evaluating proactive versus reactive crime management models
- Coordinating multi-agency responses to emerging crime patterns
CJ 271Investigation Management
Focuses on the administrative and procedural oversight of investigative operations.
- Structuring case assignment and workload management
- Establishing quality-control standards for investigative work
- Managing interagency information sharing during investigations
CJ 353Psychology of Different People
Studies the psychological and behavioral factors that influence offenders, victims, and practitioners within the justice system.
- Examining developmental and cultural influences on behavior
- Applying psychological assessment principles to case work
- Understanding trauma-informed approaches to victims and offenders
CJ 449Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Surveys contemporary challenges and emerging debates shaping the future of criminal justice practice.
- Evaluating the impact of emerging technology on justice practice
- Analyzing legislative and judicial trends affecting agencies
- Debating reform proposals through an evidence-based lens
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Specialist Courses
5 Courses
COR 350Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Surveys pressing contemporary challenges specific to correctional policy and practice.
- Analyzing decarceration and sentencing reform trends
- Evaluating emerging correctional technology and its risks
- Debating current reforms in offender rehabilitation policy
COR 361Advanced Community Corrections
Explores advanced strategies for supervising and supporting offenders within community settings.
- Designing risk-based community supervision models
- Coordinating community resources to reduce recidivism
- Evaluating outcomes of alternative-to-incarceration programs
COR 517Ethics in Crime and Corrections
Examines the ethical dilemmas confronting professionals across correctional and crime-response settings.
- Applying ethical frameworks to correctional decision-making
- Addressing power imbalances in custodial settings
- Evaluating accountability structures for correctional staff
COR 678Advanced Research Methods in Corrections
Builds advanced research competencies tailored to correctional and rehabilitation contexts.
- Designing outcome studies for correctional programming
- Applying statistical methods to recidivism data
- Communicating research findings to policy stakeholders
COR 708Advanced Concepts in Corrections
Provides advanced theoretical grounding in correctional philosophy and system design.
- Comparing punitive, rehabilitative, and restorative models
- Analyzing systemic drivers of incarceration trends
- Applying theory to correctional system redesign
$60,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
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