Program offered is a Master.

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to meet the emerging administrative and leadership needs of the criminal justice system. The criminal justice field is expanding in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many types of diversionary and ancillary programs that support the system. As a result, those with leadership and management skills, and those with expertise in program evaluation, budgeting and policymaking will help forge the future of the criminal justice system.

This program is designed specifically to develop the knowledge base and skills essential to those who will become the managers of people, money and programs, and leaders in planning and decision-making in the criminal justice system. These skills are applicable to a wide spectrum of employment areas for both public and non-profit organizations within the criminal justice system and ancillary agencies.

The MSM with a concentration in Criminal Justice was developed with the direction of leaders in the criminal justice industry and reflects the balance needed for developing quality administrative skills along with the information base necessary to enhance responsible policy-making.

What skills can I learn?

Students who successfully complete the MSM with a concentration in Criminal Justice should be able to:

• Discuss trends in the development of public policies and apply management principles and policy analysis techniques to current issues facing criminal justice and juvenile justice agencies.
• Use research results to enhance administrative problem-solving and decision-making.
• Explore proactive strategies that reflect responsible organizational values.
• Examine how court rulings, public opinion, research finding, and legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies.
• Analyze the realities of translating public policy into operational practice in law enforcement, correctional and juvenile justice agencies.
• Evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of justice policies and organizational practices.
• Identify innovative approaches for developing rational, fiscally responsible policy choices.
• Apply management and leadership theories to the challenges faced by modern public safety agencies.

What are some possible career opportunities?

Professionals with advanced educational credentials are well positioned to forge the future of the criminal justice system. We have designed the program content to support career objectives across a wide spectrum of employment areas, including federal, state and local law enforcement; private security and investigations; family and social services; court administration; and corrections.

Built-in Professional Certificates

The MSM with a concentration in Criminal Justice includes the following built-in Professional Certificate:

• Public Administration
• Grant Writing
• Criminal Justice
• Homeland Security Management

These Professional Certificates can be earned without additional courses.

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