Criminal Justice Degree Concentration
Master of Science in Management - Concentration in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice field is expanding in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, law and the courts, and in many types of diversionary and ancillary programs that support the system*. As a result, there is a demand for criminal justice professionals with leadership and management skills, and for those with expertise in program evaluation, budgeting and policymaking.
This program will challenge you to develop your management skills and gain expertise in program evaluation, budgeting and policy-making relevant to the criminal justice system. You will have the opportunity to examine how court rulings, public opinion, research and legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies – and to explore topics such as homeland security, evidence management, and dealing with challenges faced by modern public safety agencies.
This program provides the credentials to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities such as:
- Crime Analyst
- Drug and Alcohol Program Manager
- Child Protection Investigator
- Deputy Sheriff
- Court Services Agent
The MSM in Criminal Justice Degree Concentration includes CTU Academic Certificates
CTU Academic Certificates are résumé-enhancing credentials built right into course content, so you can progressively add marketable skills to your professional qualification as you study.
- Public Administration
- Grant Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Homeland Security
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs042.htm
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This program is available at the following CTU campuses: