This master's program is built for professionals who intend to shape criminal justice systems rather than simply work within them. Coursework examines administration theory, criminal justice policy analysis, and the organizational dynamics of courts, corrections, and law enforcement agencies operating under budget, political, and public-trust pressures.
Graduates move into roles such as agency director, policy analyst, criminal justice consultant, or senior administrator across courts, corrections, and public safety departments. The one-year, accelerated format is designed for bachelor's-holding professionals ready to step from frontline practice into systems-level leadership and reform work.
CJ 075Criminal Justice and Society
Examines the structural relationship between the criminal justice system and the social order it is meant to protect.
- Analyzing crime and justice through sociological and structural lenses
- Evaluating how social inequality shapes justice outcomes
- Assessing public trust and legitimacy in justice institutions
CJ 244Crime Management
Graduate-level strategies for managing crime patterns and allocating resources across jurisdictions.
- Applying crime-mapping and predictive analytics to resource deployment
- Designing evidence-based crime reduction strategies
- Evaluating the effectiveness of managed intervention programs
CJ 271Investigation Management
Oversight and coordination of complex, multi-agency criminal investigations.
- Structuring investigative teams and case assignment models
- Managing evidentiary chains across extended investigations
- Coordinating multi-jurisdictional and multi-agency casework
CJ 353Psychology of Different People
Explores the psychological profiles and behavioral patterns of diverse offender and victim populations.
- Comparative analysis of offender typologies and motivations
- Understanding victim psychology and trauma response
- Applying behavioral science to risk assessment and intervention
CJ 449Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Critical seminar examining emerging challenges confronting contemporary justice systems.
- Analyzing contemporary controversies in policing, courts, and corrections
- Evaluating the impact of emerging technology and legislation
- Debating reform proposals using current empirical evidence
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Specialist Courses
5 Courses
CRJ 096Criminal Justice and Ethics Enforcement
Ethical enforcement practices and accountability mechanisms across justice agencies.
- Building ethics enforcement and oversight frameworks
- Investigating and addressing agency misconduct
- Promoting accountability culture within justice organizations
CRJ 431Advanced Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods for graduate-level justice research.
- Designing and executing original research studies
- Applying advanced statistical and qualitative analysis techniques
- Communicating research findings to academic and policy audiences
CRJ 494Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
Examines the operational and strategic relationship between justice policy and law enforcement practice.
- Aligning enforcement priorities with justice system goals
- Evaluating law enforcement strategies and outcomes
- Assessing community-oriented enforcement models
CRJ 837Advanced Criminal Justice
Capstone-level synthesis of advanced theory and practice across the criminal justice system.
- Integrating theory, policy, and practice at an advanced level
- Critically evaluating systemic reform initiatives
- Applying advanced frameworks to complex justice problems
POL 876Police Technology
Emerging technologies transforming policing operations and oversight.
- Evaluating surveillance, data, and analytics technologies in policing
- Assessing legal and ethical implications of police technology adoption
- Planning technology integration within law enforcement agencies
$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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