Online Law Justice Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement is designed for individuals who currently work as law enforcement, corrections or probation officer and wish to move into management or leadership roles. Students seeking a criminal justice master‛s degree are looking to expand their understanding of the law, social order, and justice.

Law enforcement officers and others who enter this program will learn how to justify crime prevention programs that are publically funded by using database software to become more efficient in covering areas, and examine crime trends. Students in the criminal justice master‛s program will also gain skills in leadership, public relations, and risk management.

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement focuses on topics including: criminological theories focused through contemporary peer-reviewed resources; fundamental analysis of research and a methodological evaluation of criminal justice topics; criminal investigative procedure, collection and preservation of evidence; the many roles psychology plays in the legal system; comparisons of the traditional goals of punishment with the concepts of restorative justice; ethics and liability for policing and corrections; organizational behavior and leadership in criminal justice; exploration of law and public policy; and historical causes, strategies, and tactics of terrorism.

A capstone class concludes this criminal justice master‛s program and focuses on professional portfolio development and a final written proposal by the graduate. The portfolio contains the graduate‛s curriculum vitae, examples of writing from graduate courses, a statement of criminal justice philosophy, a 5-year plan for professional goals, and a research topic paper/written proposal.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Law Enforcement Management allows students to concentrate their studies on courses designed to help them achieve their specific educational and occupational goals. This program aims to prepare students to enter the workforce and to benefit those professionals seeking a graduate degree that may help them advance in their law enforcement-related careers.

Law enforcement management is an important element of the criminal justice system. Professionals working in this field often take on lead administrative roles tasked with ensuring that police forces and similar organizations operate in an efficient manner at all levels in order to best serve their community.

In addition to providing students with a comprehensive criminal justice education covering fundamental issues of criminal law, technology in law enforcement, and criminology, the Law Enforcement Management specialization familiarizes students with concepts crucial to effective police administration and supervision.

Potential Careers

Students who earn their Master in Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Law Enforcement Management typically pursue the following careers:

Chief of Police
Deputy Chief
Police Officer
Detective
First-line Supervisor/Manager of Police Detectives

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

Bachelor's Degree Transcripts

Evidence of a bachelor’s degree in the form of official transcripts from an accredited/approved institution, or an equivalently certified degree from a recognized foreign college or university. Official transcripts of all previous baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate study must be sent directly to Aspen University by the granting institution(s).

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Other Fees

Annual Technology Fee - $150

Graduation (one time) - $100

Proctored Examination (per exam) - $100

Textbooks - $1200

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Come to know the inner workings of law enforcement, corrections, and the law, and leave the program with the knowledge and skills you need to protect people and their property.

If you have a passion for helping people and a talent for knowing the law — and you can picture yourself in a position of authority — this might be the program for you. You’ll learn the ins and outs of law enforcement, corrections, and other criminal justice areas, and leave prepared for a career with a law enforcement organization, or to advance into leadership or management roles within your current organization.

In this program, you will use existing research on the law to make informed decisions, learn what makes an effective criminal justice system, form an advanced understanding of the ethical issues and controversial policies facing criminal justice organizations and personnel, and get an overview of the theories and best practices of law enforcement.

Entry Requirements

To be fully admitted into one of CSU-Global’s bachelor’s degree programs, you should have some prior college credit and a cumulative grade point average of 2.30 or above.

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Your leadership role in criminal justice or law enforcement awaits, and earning your master’s degree might just be what you need to stand out from the crowd.

It’s more than just the piece of paper you need, though. You need a better understanding of how criminal justice organizations function, and how to manage the people and issues faced in daily operation. You need to learn how to build programs and policy through community involvement and collaboration.

Building upon your strong foundation, this online criminal justice master’s degree program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools that you need to advance professionally. In this program, you will evaluate the role of an effective criminal justice manager, untangle the ethical issues facing criminal justice organizations and employees, examine issues of diversity, and find solutions to common law enforcement and criminal justice problems.

Entry Requirements

If you're interested in earning your master's degree at CSU-Global you should already have earned your bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

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The Bachelor of Arts major in Law and Justice (LAJ) is designed to prepare students for professional
employment in the criminal justice system and/or entry into graduate or law school. It retains the
humanistic emphasis of the liberal arts while assisting students to prepare for graduate school, careers
in law enforcement, corrections, paralegal professions and the practice of law following law school.

Entry Requirements

CWU offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law and Justice
designed for students who have completed a direct transfer agreement (DTA) associate degree (usually A.A. or A.S. Degree) from a Washington state community college, or its equivalent. Typically, online students have completed 90 credits prior to entering the program in preparation for the 300- and 400- level courses offered online.

International Students
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To submit proof of English proficiency, international students (except those from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and English-speaking provinces of Canada) must submit one of the following:

a) IELTS score (6.0) or TOEFL score (525 for paper-based, 195 for computer-based, 71 for Internet-based)

b) A 3.0 or B grade in each of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college or university.

c) Recommendation from CWU’s UESL program.

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