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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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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.

Compared to undergraduate coursework, graduate study is more creative, self-directed, rigorous, practitioner-orientated and attentive to information literacy.

Collaborative learning with faculty and other students supports the foundation of Concordia University graduate programs that graduate learning is not just remembering information, it is constructing knowledge.

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
  • 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.
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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.
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CJU-505 Reflective Adult Learner & Ldr Available online

Students will address what it means to become a graduate student and lifelong learner. Issues of critical thinking, scholarly research, continuous learning, ethical frameworks and problem solving are discussed in relation to adult learning principles. This class assists with the transition to online learning graduate study by modeling the collaborative learning and self-directed nature of the program.
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CJU-520 Research Methods in CJ Available online

This course will provide an understanding of the dynamics of problem solving, paying special attention to finding creative and productive solutions.
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CJU-543 Contemp Issues in CJ Ldrshp Available online

Criminal justice professionals are affected not only by catastrophic events such as the Columbine High School shootings and the World Trade Center attacks, but by the more routine and frequent aspects of the job as well. This course examines stress from a leadership perspective, 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
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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.
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CJU-570 Applied Ethics in CJ Ldrshp Available online

Students will be introduced to models of ethical decision making, including the vocational ethics of Christianity. The emphasis is on the interplay between the historical models of ethical decision making and the problems professionals face every day.
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CJU-584 Accessing CJ Resources Available online

This Course familiarizes students with the learning environment of technology. Students learn to efficiently integrate knowledge navigation into their curriculum and at work using a variety of search engines, databases, and research techniques.
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CJU-596 Criminal Justice Capstone Available online

While this course is the culminating event in the educational experience, it also sets the stage for new beginnings. The focus is on a combined reflection and synthesis on knowledge learned throughout the program. In seminar fashion, students will discuss with each other the significant issues they have studied, and ways they will continue to learn in the future.
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  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.

Summer 2012 Term

  • Start Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Thursday
  • Chat Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. CST

Fall 2012 Term

  • Start Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Thursday
  • Chat Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. CST

Spring 2013 Term

  • Start Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class 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

Online, In-Class or Blended?

Offered Online?
Classes meet entirely online.

Offered In-Class?
Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.

Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.

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