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Criminal Justice Administration | Master of Art (MA) | Online

Discover what it takes to respond to the needs of your community as a leader with the online Master in Criminal Justice Administration degree from East Central University. Through an innovative curriculum, you’ll strengthen your professional skills and build an advanced academic foundation in law enforcement as you prepare to advance your career in the field of criminal justice.

Designed with working professionals in mind, this online criminal justice master’s program is offered fully online through an interactive digital classroom. Share your ideas with classmates and receive answers to your questions, along with unparalleled academic support from a faculty of experienced educators. Choose from flexible course options and navigate your online criminal justice master’s degree at a pace that’s convenient for your schedule.

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Topics of Study

While preparing individuals for diverse leadership positions within law enforcement, our online Master in Criminal Justice Administration program delivers instruction on essential topics, including:

• The functionality of agencies within the criminal justice system
• Advanced criminology theory
• Analysis of crime patterns
• Litigation in the criminal justice system
• Effective decision-making
• Addictions theory
• Crime reduction strategies
• Organizational leadership

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Program Objectives

By the time you graduate, you will be able to:

1. Use a multidisciplinary approach to increase students’ understanding of leadership in criminal justice agencies and organizations.
2. Produce ethical criminal justice leaders who are responsible and informed decision makers.
3. Cultivate critical thinking skills that are applicable in criminal justice agencies and organizations.
4. Teach students to utilize evidence-based practices in criminal justice, leadership, and administration.

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Admission Requirements

To be accepted into the online criminal justice master’s program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade-point average for all undergraduate coursework to date

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How to Apply

To apply, you must submit the following materials*:     

• College transcripts from accredited institutions
• Current resume
• Three references including the author’s name, mailing address and email address
• A personal statement. Explain your career goals, how an ³ÉÈËBÕ¾ degree will help accomplish those goals, your interest in the field and any actions you have taken to pursue this interest. You must also describe any skills, attributes or experiences you possess that would aid in your future profession.

*Non-native English-speaking students must have a minimum 79 Internet-based, 213 computer-based, or 550 paper-based TOEFL score or a minimum 6.5 IELTS score