Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership, Master of Professional Studies

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership equips students with leadership skills and expertise in developing organizational policies and plans. The program offers a flexible schedule with online, on-campus, and hybrid classes, and is taught by industry professionals. Graduates are prepared for careers in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice agencies, including the FBI, CIA, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to succeed in public sector or private sector agencies.
• Objectives: The program aims to develop students' leadership skills and expertise in developing organizational policies and plans.
• Structure: The program is structured to accommodate working professionals, with classes available either online, or on campus, and delivered by a faculty of industry professionals.

Outline:

• Course Schedule: Classes are conveniently scheduled to accommodate working professionals.
Courses are offered in three delivery modes: Conventional Classroom, Online, and Hybrid Classes.
• Core Courses:
• Police and Homeland Security Leadership
• Critical Issues in Correctional Administration
• U.S. Constitution and Homeland Protection
• Criminal Justice Policy Formation and Analysis
• Leadership in Public Administration
• Ethical Leadership: Principles and Practices
• Research Courses:
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Applied Research Project: The Capstone
• Elective Courses:
• Selected Topics: Criminal Justice
• Leadership Issues in Critical Incident Management
• Criminological Theory
• Leadership Topics I
• Leadership Topics II
• Seminar in Stress Management
• Seminar in Global Terrorism
• Issues in Global Security
• Selected Topics I
• Court Administration and Leadership
• Contemporary Legal Problems in Criminal Justice
• Selected Topics II
• Applied Seminar in Leadership Practicum
• Organizational Behavior

Teaching:

• Methods: The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, assignments, and virtual classes.
• Faculty: Students participate in classes taught by outstanding faculty, who have been practitioners and leaders in their respective fields.

Careers:

• Career Paths and Opportunities: Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in various fields, including Homeland Security and Criminal Justice agencies.
• Potential Employers:
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
• U.S. Department of State
• U.S. Department of Defense
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Police Agencies
• U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
• Office of Inspector General (OIG)
• Correctional Agencies
• Probation Departments
• Parole Agencies
• Victim Services Agencies
• District Attorneys’ Offices
• Juvenile Justice Agencies
• Court Systems
• Sheriffs’ Departments
• Counterterrorism Agencies
• Corporate Security Departments
• Non-Profit Ex-Offender Organizations