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Criminal Justice for the 21st Century
Master of Science
Plan for the Future
Position yourself as a leader in the criminal justice field. Be equipped to address the problems and issues that will challenge your agency in the future. Choose the education to move forward and open new opportunities in your career goals. Wilmington University has developed new courses of study in Administration of Justice that provides all of this for you.There are three specialized concentrations and a new Post Master’s Certificate in Homeland Security.
Concentrations
Leadership and Administration
Develop leadership and administrative skills that are necessary for successful criminal justice professionals. Students will broaden their understanding of the management function and the administrative process as they relate to criminal justice organizations.
Criminal Behavior
The skills and knowledge needed for criminal justice practitioners in the client-oriented professions that include probation, parole, community corrections, and the judicial referral of offenders is the focus. Students learn the concepts associated with criminal behavior as they apply to working with a specialized population.
Homeland Security
Gain an understanding and a working knowledge of major issues in Homeland Security. Examine current topics in Homeland Security including modern terrorism, risk assessment and management, and the practical legal implications involved. The courses are designed to stay current and provide essential, timely and practical information.
Post Master's Certificate in Homeland Security
Issues involving homeland security have become a priority at all levels of government and the corporate world. Professionals in these fields need to know the problems involved and be prepared to adapt to the ever changing landscapes in homeland security. With today’s emphasis on Homeland Security and the constant change for criminal justice practitioners and those in related fields, this Post Master’s Certificate is for professionals who strive to stay knowledgeable on current trends. This credential is for those who have earned a master’s degree in criminal justice or a related discipline and want to broaden their understanding of Homeland Security issues in an academic environment.
Complete Your Master's in Just 12 Months!
The degree can be completed in as little as 12 months or in 18 to 24 months following a more traditional schedule. Because modular courses are offered every month, there is no need to wait until the beginning of a new semester to start your degree. Courses for this advanced degree are offered on weekends and evenings.
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during or after the Fall 2007 semester. If you entered this degree program prior to Fall 2007, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.