Master's in Criminal Justice Administration
Program Overview
Online Master's in Criminal Justice Administration
Overview
The online Master's in Criminal Justice Administration (MJA) program at the University of the Cumberlands is designed to provide opportunities for rural and local criminal justice agency personnel to interact with other professionals employed in criminal justice administration jobs throughout the nation. The program is developed by law enforcement professionals, for law enforcement professionals.
Types
- Master
Location
- Online
Credits
- 31
Cost
- $355/credit hour
Program Description
The online Master's in Criminal Justice Administration is designed to accommodate both pre-professional students interested in furthering their education and those already working in criminal justice careers who wish to advance within their respective agencies. With highly experienced criminal justice faculty, the program is committed to helping non-traditional students earn their Master Degree in Criminal Justice Administration online by allowing them to work, study, and interact with faculty as their professional schedules permit.
Mission and Goals
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration (MJA) program builds upon your foundational knowledge and skills within the realm of criminal justice. The program's mission is to prepare students for professional careers and advancement within the criminal justice system. The goals of the program include:
- Understanding key principles of the courts, law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, and more
- Enhancing skills in critical thinking and communication
- Embodying crucial leadership qualities and management skills
- Practicing applying statistics and social science research methods in correct situations
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the online Master's in Criminal Justice Administration program can pursue careers such as:
- Police Officer: $65,790
- Corrections Officer: $47,920
- FBI Agent: $66,020
- Emergency Management Director: $76,730
- Homeland Security Agent: $66,020
- Information Security Analyst: $102,600
Program Requirements
Required Core (13 hours)
- CROL 531 - Foundations in Justice Administration
- CROL 533 - Practical Research Evaluation
- CROL 534 - Applied Data Analysis in Justice Administration
- CROL 535 - Ethical Issues in Justice Administration
- CROL 699 - Contemporary Issues in Justice Administration (1 cr. hr.)
Required Core Electives (Choose 6 hours)
- CROL 532 - Criminological Theories in Justice Administration
- CROL 536 - Human Resource Management
- CROL 537 - Leadership Fundamentals
- CROL 538 - Legal Issues in Justice Administration
Required Emphasis (12 hours)
A content emphasis area of at least twelve (12) hours must be earned in one of the following disciplines:
- Addiction Studies
- Corrections
- Criminal Psychology
- Cybersecurity
- Homeland Security
- Juvenile Justice
- Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Education and Leadership
Faculty
The online Master's in Criminal Justice Administration program is taught by experienced faculty, including:
- Dr. Jack Brown, Director of Graduate Studies
- Dr. Bo Bennett, Adjunct Faculty
- Dr. Jennifer Larson, Adjunct Professor
Transfer Credit
The Master of Science in Justice Administration program accepts transfer of credit from a variety of properly credentialed academic and professionally-affiliated institutions and programs. All graduate academic course work must reflect a minimum grade of "B" to be eligible for transfer.
Program Outline
Careers:
- Police Officer: $65,790
- Police Officer: $65,790 Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects or serve legal processes of courts.
- Corrections Officer: $47,920
- Corrections Officer: $47,920 Correctional officers guard people in penal institutions and guard those in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Bailiffs are law enforcement officers who maintain order in courtrooms.
- FBI Agent: $66,020
- FBI Agent: $66,020 FBI Agent: $66,020
- FBI Agent: $66,020 Detectives and criminal investigators gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.
- Emergency Management Director: $76,730
- Emergency Management Director: $76,730 Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters or other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies.
- Homeland Security Agent: $66,020
- Homeland Security Agent: $66,020 Detectives and criminal investigators gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.
- Information Security Analyst: $102,600
- Information Security Analyst: $102,600 Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
