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Criminal Justice Leadership

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The Concordia University, St. Paul  Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Leadership program is conveniently offered in the online format.

This Master of Arts program recognizes the importance of criminal justice professionals in the human services field.

The curriculum enables students to enhance professionalism, position themselves for leadership opportunities, and contribute to life transitions by building upon experience and previous study. Students in this program come with a wealth of experience including law enforcement, courts, corrections, military and social service, which will uniquely benefit each cohort.

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Careers in Criminal Justice Leadership more

  • Correctional Officer
  • Court Services
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Family and Social Services
  • Federal Agencies – FBI, CIA, DEA
  • Game Warden/Conservation Enforcement Officer
  • Homeland Security
  • Jail Administration
  • Law Enforcement
  • Loss Prevention Officer
  • Military Police
  • Paralegal
  • Private Investigator
  • Private Security Officer
  • Probation Officer
  • Victims Advocate

Success in Criminal Justice Leadership more

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Course for Criminal Justice Leadership

CJU-500 Admin of Criminal Justice Available online

This course is a scholarly consideration of the concepts, principles, and analytical tools for effectively administering criminal justice agencies. Students will examine the critical application of strategic management skills in operational environments that are ever-changing, under intensive scrutiny by the public and media, and limited by legal, financial, and political constraints.

CJU-502 Correctional Design Available online

The philosophies, roles, and designs of juvenile corrections continue to evolve. This course expands upon the basics of institutional and community corrections by exploring modern research and trends in modern corrections. Students will address leadership, legal, political, and financial issues impacting the effectiveness of corrections in a society with increasing demands and expectations of the criminal justice system.

CJU-505 Reflective Adult Learner & Ldr Available online

The premise of this course is leaders must have an understanding of who they are and why they are here. Students will devote considerable time to self-examination and reflection to gain greater awareness and understanding of who they are, and how their life and professional experiences influence their paradigms and leadership qualities. There is an emphasis on attitude and emotional intelligence and how they influence leadership effectiveness and results.

CJU-520 Research Methods in CJ Available online

This course will provide an understanding of the dynamics of problem-solving with special attention to research methodologies which result in finding creative and productive solutions.

CJU-543 Contemp Issues in CJ Ldrshp Available online

This course examines stress from a leadership perspective by asking why and how employers should respond to mental health issues. Theory, research, and trends in employee assistance are discussed as students consider how employers can help prevent, mitigate, and respond to emotional issues impacting personnel on the job.

CJU-545 Legal and Legislative Issues Available online

Those in leadership positions find themselves with a greater duty to recognize and respond to legal issues. This course examines how law defines policy in areas impacting the business of criminal justice, including due process, civil rights, equal protection, employment law, civil liability, and criminal procedure. In addition to identifying emerging law, this class addresses the political science of public policy at jurisdictional levels, including the United States Supreme Court.

CJU-570 Applied Ethics in CJ Ldrshp Available online

This course will review and analyze popular models of ethical decision making and problems criminal justice professionals face every day. Readings, case studies, and written assignments will provide opportunities to investigate current ethical issues facing criminal justice leaders and managers in organizational settings, as well as critically apply various ethical theories and decision-making frameworks. Discussions relative to Christian vocation, applied ethics, and value-centered

CJU-584 Accessing CJ Resources Available online

This course familiarizes students with online academic and professional criminal justice leadership periodical indexes. Students will employ secondary research techniques in a criminal justice topic area of their choice. Students will evaluate and ethically report the body of research and informational landscape related to the topic in APA style. Students will learn to integrate knowledge navigation into academic, professional, and personal application. Students will also reflect on program

CJU-596 Criminal Justice Capstone Available online

The Capstone course is the concluding event of the program. This course assists students in synthesizing previous coursework and research leading to greater self-reflection, application to their career field, and an assessment of their learning throughout the duration of the program. The student will present and discuss the final M.A. Capstone E-folio.
  1. Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)

  2. $50 Application Fee (non-refundable) payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online

  3. Official College Transcripts from the regionally accredited college/university issuing undergraduate degree

  4. Statement of Goals - Write a brief statement covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

  5. Resume

Technology Requirements
Students enrolling in a graduate program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University's technology requirements. Contact Concordia's Help Desk at helpdesk@csp.edu or 651-641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.

Fall 2013 Term

  • Delivery: Online
  • Start Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013
  • Chat Day: Thursday
  • Chat Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. CST

Spring 2014 Term

  • Delivery: Online
  • Start Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014
  • Chat Day: Thursday
  • Chat Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. CST

Summer 2014 Term

  • Delivery: Online
  • Start Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
  • Chat Day: Thursday
  • Chat Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. CST


PROGRAM SCHEDULE

TERM 1 CJU505 | CJU584
TERM 2 CJU520 | CJU500
TERM 3 CJU545 | CJU502
TERM 4 CJU570 | CJU543
TERM 5 CJU596

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