Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Introduction
Master of Science in Criminal Justice is a Masters program taught at Excelsior University, USA. Intake: October. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (one year) options.
The Excelsior University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is an online master’s degree that combines core coursework in ethics, leadership, and decision-making with criminal justice research projects. You study legal and ethical dilemmas in the workplace, analyze crime statistics, and develop crime-fighting strategies based on your findings, including study of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and the history of criminology.
The program requires 30 credits: 21 credits of major core and 9 credits of concentration coursework. Courses run as asynchronous online study, with courses starting every 8 weeks and with program courses beginning on October 26. You complete data-based reports used to support new or improved public policies.
The degree is designed to prepare you to apply your knowledge in the workplace and take on leadership roles. You can choose a concentration: General, Cannabis Control, or Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Modules
- Ethical Leadership
- Strategic Talent Management
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Comparative Justice
- The Pillars of Criminal Justice
- Legal and Constitutional Issues
- Human Trafficking
- Risk Assessment in Homeland Security
- Mental Health Issues in Criminal Justice
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Excelsior University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Excelsior University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Excelsior University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.excelsior.edu/program/master-of-science-in-criminal-justice/
More Information
- Asset Production and Safety Manager
- Criminologist
- Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
- Forensic Examiner
- Criminal Investigator Special Agent
- District Attorney Investigator
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.