Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership (Master of Arts)

See: Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership

College/School: School of Professional Studies

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership degree prepares students to examine the important ethical and psychological processes that criminal justice personnel use in interacting with the public and evaluate the various methods of critical decision-making and innovation in day-to-day criminal justice operations in dealing with controversies. They will also be challenged to evaluate the public perception phenomenon concerned with fact-based truth and virtual truth shaped by popular opinion, media coverage, and reputation.

Admissions

Applicants will be considered for admission to the Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership program if they satisfy the general requirements and procedures for admission to graduate programs at the University of the Incarnate Word, including evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an overall GPA of 2.5 or better. Official transcripts from each college and university previously attended must be mailed directly from the college or university to the Admissions Office.

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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership 

Degree Requirements

30 Hours of Required Courses

CRIJ 6301	The Psychology of Criminal Justice Leadership	3
CRIJ 6302	Managing Controversies: The Courage to Lead	3
CRIJ 6303	Ethical Decision Making: Understanding Biases and Public Perception	3
CRIJ 6304	Assessing Crime, Criminal Justice and the Community	3
CRIJ 6305	Public Personnel Management and Practice	3
CRIJ 6306	Crisis Communication in Critical Operations	3
CRIJ 6307	Leadership Coaching: Principles and Practices	3
ORGD 6355	Organizational Change	3
ADMN 6375	Strategic Planning and Policy	3
CRIJ 63CS	Leadership Capstone Project	3
Total Credit Hours:		30