Master of Art(MA) in Criminal Justice Administration

Master of Art (MA)

Criminal Justice Administration Program Option (1070) [Online Program]

The Master of Art: Criminal Justice Administration Program Option is a 30-hour program, delivered in a fully online format.  For tuition and fee information, please visit the Office of the Bursar.  

This degree supports the need for an understanding of the administration and management of criminal justice agencies and organizations. A degree in criminal justice administration trains students to be leaders and administrators in the field of criminal administrative roles in many areas of criminal justice including the following: city police departments, sheriff’s offices, state departments of correction, federal law enforcement agencies, and private sector agencies. Specifically, this degree will prepare students for roles as police chiefs, assistant or deputy chiefs, sheriffs, undersheriffs, wardens, deputy wardens, and chief agents of law enforcement entities.

1. Use a multidisciplinary approach to increase students’ understanding of leadership in criminal justice agencies and organizations.
2. Produce ethical criminal justice leaders who are responsible and informed decision makers.
3. Cultivate critical thinking skills that are applicable in criminal justice agencies and organizations.
4. Teach students to utilize evidence-based practices in criminal justice, leadership, and administration.

Criminal Justice Specific Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Cumulative GPA: 3.0

Thesis
This MA does not require a thesis

Practicum/Internship
This MA does not require a practicum/internship.

For additional information, and current Programs of Study, please visit the Academic Catalog and Graduate Handbook.