Program Overview

Master of Science in Administration of Justice

The Master of Science in Administration of Justice is dedicated to the creation of a pool of scholarly practitioners who are poised to pursue careers or enhance their current positions in a variety of criminal justice professions. Graduates are provided the necessary skills to succeed in both the public and private sectors as upper-level management decision-makers.

Program Purpose

The program provides the theoretical, methodological, and practical knowledge needed to pursue a degree beyond the master's level. The degree has been developed in close consultation with the professional practitioners in the field and weaves the themes of scholarship, professional experience, ethics, and technology into the courses to meet the goals and objectives of the program.

Program Design

The Master of Science in Administration of Justice is designed to meet the educational needs of emerging managers and scholars who will be challenged by the many complex issues in criminal justice and private sector settings in the future. Emphasis is placed on producing scholarly practitioners who have the theoretical, operational, and practical educational foundation to be successful in their professional fields. The concentrations in Leadership and Administration, Criminal Behavior, and Homeland Security provide the opportunity for specialized studies. There is also a more general approach for those with other interests. The core of the program is anchored in the identified disciplines of research, theory, and ethics. This core will provide the student with the academic quality and rigor required as a base from which to build, according to individual interests and needs. Elective course offerings provide the