Administration
of Justice

Criminal Justice for the 21st Century

Master of Science

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Concentrations

Leadership and Administration Concentration

This concentration focuses primarily upon the identified leadership and administrative skills that are necessary for the successful criminal justice practitioner in today’s challenging environment. Students will broaden their understanding of the management function and the administrative process as they relate to criminal justice organizations.

Criminal Behavior Concentration

This concentration focuses upon the skills and knowledge that are necessary for criminal justice practitioners in the client-oriented professions that include probation, parole, community correction, and the judicial referral of offenders. Students will broaden their understanding of the concepts associated with criminal behavior as they apply to working with a specialized population.

Homeland Security Concentration

This concentration focuses on gaining an understanding and a working knowledge of major issues in Homeland Security. Students will broaden their base of knowledge through examination of current topics in Homeland Security with an emphasis on modern terrorism, risk assessment and management, as well as the practical legal implications involved.

Electives

Select any three electives.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2008-2009 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2008 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.