Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice (M.A.)
Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice (M.A.)
Lead the Criminal Justice Field Forward
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s online Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice (ALCJ) Program will provide you with practical application and training for numerous types of employment within the criminal justice field - as well as opportunities for promotional advancement. This unique program focuses on development of culturally-relevant knowledge and sustainable skill sets for meaningful work in the criminal justice field.
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À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Criminal Justice Program
The Graduate Criminal Justice Program at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, which is housed within the School of Education & Applied Social Sciences, is dedicated to the preparation of criminal justice practitioners who:
- Engage with diverse populations and individuals.
- Develop unique policy and programming opportunities directed at preventative and rehabilitative efforts.
- Value evidence-based practices.
- Communicate effectively and in culturally appropriate ways.
- Advocate for socially-conscious change within criminal justice institutions.
Why Earn Your Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice M.A. at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ?
- 30 credit online master’s can be completed online in 1 year - or at a slower pace if that suits your schedule better.
- Online courses are asynchronous - so you don’t have to commit to specific class times. This makes it easy to work full-time while completing your degree.
- No GMAT or GRE required for admission to the program.
- À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ offers graduate students financial aid, tuition discounts and comprehensive enrollment support.
- Expert faculty with academic expertise and practical experience in criminology and criminal justice who will get to know you and help you succeed.
- You will receive consistent 1 to 1 support from an academic advisor, keeping you on track for graduation and career goals.
- À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Career and Professional Development Center can assist you with everything from optimizing your resume to finding a position – and the Center will continue to be available to you after you graduate.
- Tuition discounts for À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ alumni, employees of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Employer Partners, first responders and people working in law enforcement, and active and former members of the military.
After Earning This Degree, You'll Be Prepared to:
- Work effectively and provide beneficial leadership within diverse populations and organizations.
- Analyze the impact of cultural, political, and social implications on various organizations within the criminal justice system.
- Engage in collaborative opportunities with communities, colleagues, and stakeholders within criminal justice organizations.
- Investigate complex ethical issues as well as values-based services in a professional setting and design resolutions to address those issues.
- Recommend explanations - and possible solutions - for historical and current issues being faced by the criminal justice system.
- Conduct and evaluate research.
- Understand and implement evidence-based and rehabilitative approaches.
- Communicate effectively.
Solid Career Outlook
Career opportunities for graduates with this degree are diverse and come with a range of competitive salaries. They include advanced and leadership positions in:
- Law Enforcement: Local, State & Federal
- Legal System
- Corrections
- Probation & Parole
- Court System: State & Federal
- Private Security
- Private Investigations
- Social & Community Services
Convenient Program Format & Flexible Time Commitment
This online program can be completed:
- Within 1 year on a full-time basis, if you take 2 courses during each 8-week session from August to May (M1 – M5).
- Over 2 years on a part-time basis, if you take 1 course during each 8-week session from August to May (M1 – M5) for two academic years.
View À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s academic calendar for specific session dates.
Streamlined Admission Requirements
- A completed graduate study application form. (Apply online now for free!)
- A bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice or a related discipline from an accredited institution and official undergraduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
- Official transcript(s) from any institution(s) in which postbaccalaureate or graduate course work was completed.
- One letter of recommendation from an appropriate professional.
- A current resume.
- A personal statement explaining how this À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ graduate program can help you accomplish your professional goals.
In addition to the admission requirements above, applicants to the M.A. in Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice must have:
- Maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 while earning an undergraduate degree.
- Completed at least 3 credits of statistics and 3 credits of English composition.
Students who do not meet the course requirements may complete them concurrently during the Summer Session, either at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ or another accredited institution.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and new cohorts matriculate every fall.
Ready to apply? This popular program has 1 start date a year, in August - so don't delay!
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Our Faculty
To contact the Office of Graduate and Online Studies, please call us at (724) 838-4208 or email us at gadmit@setonhill.edu.