Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership—Master of Arts
Degree: Master of Arts
Website: Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership
College/School: School of Professional Studies
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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership Program Overview
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.
The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework.
Admission Requirements
Applicants will be considered for admission to the Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership program if they fulfill the General Requirements and Application Procedures for graduate admissions 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.
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership Degree Plan
Core Courses for Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership
To fulfill the degree requirements of this program, students must complete 30 hours of coursework, including a significant research project.
| 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 |
Total Credit Hours: 30