Administration
of Justice

Criminal Justice for the 21st Century

Master of Science

Post-Master’s Certificate in Homeland Security

With today's emphasis on Homeland Security and the fast pace of change for criminal justice practitioners and those in related fields, graduate level professionals strive to stay educated and informed on current trends. The Post-master's Certificate provides the opportunity for practitioners who have earned a master's degree in criminal justice or a related discipline to broaden their understanding of Homeland Security issues in an academic environment which emphasizes practical knowledge. Students must complete the four area specialization core courses and two electives.

Area Specialization Courses

MAJ 7000 Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security

MAJ 7001 Terrorism

MAJ 7002 Legal Aspects of Homeland Security

MAJ 7003 Risk Assessment and Management

Electives

MAJ 6605 Supervision and Management

MAJ 6607 Crisis Management

MAJ 6619 Forensic Behavior Analysis

Qualified candidates must hold a master's degree in criminal justice or a related discipline from an accredited institution, apply to the Certificate Program and meet all admissions requirements for the Master of Science in Administration of Justice Program as listed above.

Applicants will have the option to petition for review of up to six credits of previous graduate work as it applies to this program.

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.