Program offered is a Master.

Addressing the Challenges of the 21st Century

Loyola University New Orleans now offers an online Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration (MSCJA) degree program. Designed in response to a growing need for criminal justice experts, Loyola's MSCJA appeals to both public and private practitioners already working in the field. Long-term trends indicate modern public law enforcement agencies and corporate governance and security entities employ many of the same concepts, skills, and frameworks. Our MSCJA takes into account the needs and demands in both sectors and provides an overview of the foremost scientific knowledge, legal cases, administrative and management practices, and technical innovations employed in the public and private sectors.

Loyola's MSCJA online program is highly recommended for individuals who want to advance in the public or private sector and/or those public law enforcement professionals seeking careers in the private security and loss prevention sector. The core curriculum integrates best practices required for both public and private sector administrators including such topical areas as:

• Practical applications of crime and organizational theory
• Crisis management and media relations
• Budget development, analysis, and management
• Assessment techniques for evaluation of organizational performance
• Applied data analysis and use for informed decision-making
• Ethics in public and private justice administration
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Resource development and grant writing

Loyola's Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree program currently offers two areas of specialization:

• The Justice Administration
• The Forensic Science Administration

The Forensic Science Administration specialization is designed to provide professionals within the criminal justice field training in the proper use and management of forensic science tools and knowledge, including their limitations. Areas of study include relevant case law and legislation, standards of professionalism, and critical issues influencing the use of forensic science techniques, which may apply in various settings ranging from the crime scene to the courtroom.

PLEASE NOTE: All candidates must have a minimum undergrad GPA of 2.8 to apply for this degree program