Program Overview

Administration of Justice Master’s Degree Online - Faulkner University

Overview

The Master of Justice Administration program at Faulkner University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the administration of justice, preparing them for careers in state and federal law enforcement agencies, corrections, and management positions in criminal justice organizations.

Admission Requirements

• Completed graduate application
• A bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• If a student's undergraduate transcript contains a 2.5 overall GPA or better, and a 3.0 or better GPA in the student's major, no graduate entrance exam is required
• The MAT will only be required if the transcript contains less than the required 2.5/3.0 GPA
• For students who have less than the 2.5/3.0 GPA minimum, the following formula will be used to determine admissions to the program: (Overall GPA * 330) + MAT score must = 1,250 or above
• Three letters of recommendation with specific comments regarding the applicant's academic work, professional experience, and ability to successfully complete graduate study
• A letter of intent (300 word minimum) specifying the applicant's interest in the program plus the applicant's academic and professional background in preparation for graduate study
• A resume including education and work experience

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition: $565 per semester hour
• General Fee: $350 per semester ($250 if 5 hours or less)
• Online Course Fee: $75 per semester hour
• Book Fee: $195 per year
• Applicable Course Fees: see full tuition and fee schedule

Program Structure

The Master of Justice Administration program is fully conducted online and can be completed in 14 months. The program consists of 10 courses that span five weeks each, with regular rotations every six weeks. Courses are taken individually to ensure full immersion in the subject matter, and students should expect to spend approximately 12-15 hours each week on coursework.

Course Requirements

• Semester 1:
  • JA 5302 Research and Writing
  • JA 5303 Organizational Development
  • JA 5304 Managing Human Resources in Criminal Justice
  • JA 5320 Law and Justice
• Semester 2:
  • JA 5350 Corrections in Modern Society
  • JA 5360 Courts
  • JA 5370 Ethics
• Semester 3:
  • JA 5301 Problem Oriented Policing
  • JA 5305 Public Policy
  • JA 5306 Strategic Communication Practices

Transfer Credits

Up to six hours of transfer credits from a comparable program may be allowed.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Justice Administration program prepares students for careers in:

• State law enforcement agencies
• Federal law enforcement agencies
• Corrections
• Management positions in criminal justice organizations

Christian Focus

The program is grounded in Faulkner University's strong Christian values, providing students with a clear ethical framework based in core values, preparing them to serve their community and execute the duties of their job with fairness, compassion, and expertise.