Become a leader in the criminal justice field by continuing your education. Anna Maria College's online M.S. in Criminal Justice prepares you for career advancement through a combination of relevant coursework and hands-on skill development. You can also customize your studies by adding specialization to your program. Options include leadership and administration, homeland security, and emergency management. Transfer up to six credits and finish your program in a year or less.

The aim of this programme is for students to gain academic and intellectual progression in a number of areas of law and criminal justice, together with the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills. Within the context of the University's mission statement and responsiveness to national and international needs, curriculum innovation and continuous quality enhancement, the programme objectives are to provide students with the knowledge and critical analysis of key themes of law and criminal justice; provide advanced legal knowledge and skills directly relevant to law and criminal justice through the delivery of intellectually stimulating course content underpinned in many areas by internationally recognised research; provide critical analysis of the complexities arising in the fields of law and criminal justice using challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives. The course is underpinned by the significance of engagement with existing and emerging research and advanced scholarship. Develop originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Postgraduate Certificate A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to create and interpret knowledge in relevant areas of law. Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of the UK and international corporate business organisations operating within a multi-national framework. Demonstrate skills associated with problem-solving and decision making based on own research and analysis demonstrated through legal writing and communication skills. Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with novel and/or complex problem situations. Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to identified scenarios and situations.

Prepare for a career as a detective, corrections supervisor, federal agent, anti-money laundering Investigator and more with Michigan State University's online Master of Science in Criminal Justice—ranked the No. 10 Best Online Criminal Justice Program of 2019 by U.S. News & World Report. You'll benefit from MSU's extensive professional network and 80+ years of educating criminal justice professionals.

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice online with Auburn University at Montgomery prepares you for the challenges you will face as a leader in the criminal justice field. Take 10 courses with topics in ethics, criminological theory, research methods, and data analysis. Then, tailor your degree to your goals by choosing from over 15 electives. We offer affordable tuition, and you can graduate in 24 months. No GRE is required. Learn more today.

Through an interactive, digital classroom, the online Master of Criminal Justice Administration program from East Central University establishes the educational standard for the future of law enforcement. Students learn from experienced faculty and prepare to advance their law enforcement careers into leadership positions.

Methodist University's 100% online MS in Criminal Justice prepares students to lead in any branch of the criminal justice industry. In courses taught by expert faculty, you'll explore criminological theory, research methods, correctional philosophies, modern policing strategies, and more. Students also complete a Capstone project to showcase essential industry knowledge and skills gained in this master's program. Graduate in 12 months ready to be a leader in the field of criminal justice.

Explore an exciting blend of criminology and criminal justice subjects and address key contemporary questions and debates. By studying criminological theory and policy you’ll see how conceptual frameworks can be applied to thinking about crime and society. Our MA is underpinned by our research expertise. You’ll be taught by experts who shape the field of criminology and criminal justice studies.

Concordia University, St. Paul offers the M.A. in Human Services in Forensic Behavioral Health in partnership with the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies. The degree is offered online and focuses on the direct relationship between behavioral health, criminal justice, and legal systems.

This MA in Crime and Justice degree explores new perspectives and ways of thinking about crime, harm and justice. It is concerned with examining problematic areas of social life, transgression, ‘crime’, social harm and justice. You will consider the significance of power, social structure, and economic and social inequalities in understanding ‘crime’, and processes of criminalisation in local, transnational and global contexts.

The master’s programme Crime and Criminal Justice in Leiden provides the skills to face these challenges. Leiden Law School has a good reputation both nationally and internationally: your degree has value. The programme is taught in small classes with a high level of student participation.

The master’s in Criminal Justice focuses on connecting criminal justice theory to practice. You’ll analyze current practices in the field and offer critical reflection to enhance your ability to address problems as they occur in real-time.

Infusing a criminal justice core with a social justice focus, EKU’s online master’s degree program prepares high-thinking individuals for leadership roles that challenge injustice, value diversity, and support the equitable treatment and human rights of all people.

The MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice challenges students to engage with contemporary issues faced by the criminal justice system from both a criminological and legal perspective. This course is designed to equip students with the conceptual tools needed to engage with such issues, imparting a broad range of cognitive, analytical, and general transferable skills including judging and evaluating evidence, interpreting data, generating and synthesising information, and formulating arguments.

The Master of Science in Justice, Law & Criminology at AU’s School of Public Affairs encourages you to examine the theories behind foundational institutions of justice and the rule of law. You will focus on the practical, academic, and strategic areas of law, criminology, criminal justice, and security.

The University of Tampa's Master of Science degree program in criminology and criminal justice prepares students for both practitioner and management careers in criminal justice and public safety. Students interested in learning more about this program should contact the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate program coordinator, Chris Capsambelis.