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Master of Science in Criminal Justice (no specialization)

Program Description:

Program Goals:

It is intended that Graduates of the Aspen University Master of Science in Criminal Justice program will learn or be able to do the following. They are the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ standards to which the program is aligned. The Academy does not differentiate its standards between baccalaureate and master’s degree programs.

1. Administration of Justice: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will analyze contemporary criminal justice/criminology system, major systems of social control and their policies and practices; victimology; juvenile justice; comparative criminal justice.

2. Corrections: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will explore history, theory, practice and legal environment, development of correctional philosophy, incarceration, diversions, community-based corrections, treatment of offenders

3. Criminological Theory: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will assess crime problems through knowledge of: the nature and causes of crime, typologies, offenders, and victims

4. Law Adjudication: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will integrate criminal law, criminal procedures, prosecution, defense, and court procedures and decision-making into their understanding of criminal justice proceedings

5. Law Enforcement: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will inculcate knowledge of history, theory, practice and legal environment, police organization, discretion, and subculture

6. Research and Analytic Methods: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will be able to make critical decisions related to criminal justice with a focus on: quantitative, including statistics, and qualitative, methods for conducting and analyzing criminal justice/criminology research.

Degree Requirements: 36 Credits

Academic Schedule:

• CJ500 - Advanced Criminal Law

• CJ510 - Advanced Criminal Procedure

• CJ515 - Technology in Law Enforcement

• CJ520 - Criminology

• MGT514 - Human Relations Management

• CJ560 - Dynamics of Family Violence

• CJ585 - Advanced Corrections

• CJ550 - Forensic Science

• CJ535 - Crime Scene Investigation

• CJ575 - Police Administration

• CJ590 - Interview and Interrogation

• Final Proctored Exam

• CJ799 - Graduate Capstone

Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Sciences

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree is ideal both for students seeking a graduate degree to prepare them for a career in a law enforcement related field and for seasoned professionals interested in pursuing an education that will help take their careers to the next level. Criminal justice students are given the advanced training needed to succeed in leadership and management roles in a variety of environments including courts, corrections, parole and probation systems, and law enforcement. Aspen University’s Master’s in Criminal Justice degree offers students a comprehensive education in all facets of criminal justice, from behavioral science to criminal investigation to the justice system, in order to ensure that they are prepared to excel in their chosen field. Advanced training such as this may also play a key role for those interested in attaining top-level positions in state police or at federal law enforcement agencies. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Sciences allows students to focus their studies on the aspect of criminal justice that most appeals to their interests and best fits their career aspirations. Forensic sciences experts play a valuable role in law enforcement efforts and may be utilized in a variety of settings including crime scenes, laboratories, and court rooms. In addition to providing students with a comprehensive criminal justice education covering fundamental issues of criminal law, technology in law enforcement, and criminology, the Forensic Sciences study track offers specialized training in fingerprinting, drug enforcement, and other specific skills vital to a career in this growing field.

Program Goals:

It is intended that Graduates of the Aspen University Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Sciences program will learn or be able to do the following. The first 6 are the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ standards to which the program is aligned; #7 is peculiar to the specialization. The Academy does not differentiate its standards between baccalaureate and master’s degree programs.

3. Criminological Theory: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will assess crime problems through knowledge of: the nature and causes of crime, typologies, offenders, and victims

5. Law Enforcement: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will inculcate knowledge of history, theory, practice and legal environment, police organization, discretion, and subculture

7. Forensic Sciences: Graduates of the MSCJ program with a concentration in Forensic Sciences will evaluate the use of science toward criminal and civil law.

Degree Requirements: 36 Credits

Academic Schedule:

• CJ500- Advanced Criminal Law

• CJ510- Advanced Criminal Procedure

• CJ515- Technology in Law Enforcement

• CJ520- Criminology

• MGT514- Human Relations Management

• CJ525- Expert Testimony and Ethics

• CJ585- Advanced Corrections

• CJ550- Forensic Science

• CJ535- Crime Scene Investigation

• CJ540- Fingerprinting

• CJ545- Drug Enforcement

• Final Proctored Exam

• CJ799 - Graduate Capstone

Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Law Enforcement Management

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree is ideal both for students seeking a graduate degree to prepare them for a career in a law enforcement related field and for seasoned professionals interested in pursuing an education that will help take their careers to the next level. Criminal justice students are given the advanced training needed to succeed in leadership and management roles in a variety of environments including courts, corrections, parole and probation systems, and law enforcement. Aspen University’s Master’s in Criminal Justice degree offers students a comprehensive education in all facets of criminal justice, from behavioral science to criminal investigation to the justice system, in order to ensure that they are prepared to excel in their chosen field. Advanced training such as this may also play a key role for those interested in attaining top-level positions in state police or at federal law enforcement agencies. 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.

Program Goals:

It is intended that Graduates of the Aspen University Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Law Enforcement Management program will learn or be able to do the following. The first 6 are the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ standards to which the program is aligned; #7 is peculiar to the specialization. The Academy does not differentiate its standards between baccalaureate and master’s degree programs.

3. Criminological Theory: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will assess crime problems through knowledge of: the nature and causes of crime, typologies, offenders, and victims

5. Law Enforcement: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will inculcate knowledge of history, theory, practice and legal environment, police organization, discretion, and subculture

7. Law Enforcement Management. Graduates of the MSCJ program with a concentration in Law Enforcement Management will evaluate leadership practices for application in law enforcement agencies, to include, police, sheriffs, and corrections.

Degree Requirements: 36 Credits

Academic Schedule:

• CJ500 - Advanced Criminal Law

• CJ510 - Advanced Criminal Procedure

• CJ515 - Technology in Law Enforcement

• CJ520 - Criminology

• MGT514 - Human Relations Management

• CJ560 - Dynamics of Family Violence

• CJ585 - Advanced Corrections

• CJ530 - Law Enforcement Management

• CJ565 - Use of Force in Law Enforcement

• CJ575 - Police Administration

• CJ595 - Communications in Law Enforcement

• Final Proctored Exam

• CJ799 - Graduate Capstone

Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Terrorism and Homeland Security

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree is ideal both for students seeking a graduate degree to prepare them for a career in a law enforcement related field and for seasoned professionals interested in pursuing an education that will help take their careers to the next level. Criminal justice students are given the advanced training needed to succeed in leadership and management roles in a variety of environments including courts, corrections, parole and probation systems, and law enforcement. Aspen University’s Master’s in Criminal Justice degree offers students a comprehensive education in all facets of criminal justice, from behavioral science to criminal investigation to the justice system, in order to ensure that they are prepared to excel in their chosen field. Advanced training such as this may also play a key role for those interested in attaining top-level positions in state police or at federal law enforcement agencies. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Terrorism and Homeland Security is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce and to benefit those professionals seeking a graduate degree to help them advance in their law enforcement-related careers or enter a more specialized field. Terrorism and homeland security experts have become a vital component of the criminal justice and public safety systems in the United States in recent years and are called upon to act at the local, state, and national levels. In addition to providing students with a comprehensive criminal justice education covering fundamental issues of criminal law, technology in law enforcement, and criminology, the Terrorism and Homeland Security degree offers program specific training on field techniques including interrogation guidelines and patrol procedures.

Program Goals:

It is intended that Graduates of the Aspen University Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Terrorism and Homeland Security program will learn or be able to do the following. The first 6 are the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ standards to which the program is aligned; #7 is peculiar to the specialization. The Academy does not differentiate its standards between baccalaureate and master’s degree programs.

3. Criminological Theory: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will assess crime problems through knowledge of: the nature and causes of crime, typologies, offenders, and victims

5. Law Enforcement: Graduates of the MSCJ programs will inculcate knowledge of history, theory, practice and legal environment, police organization, discretion, and subculture

7. Terrorism and Homeland Security. Graduates of the MSCJ program with a concentration in Terrorism and Homeland Security will apply leadership principles to directing the protection of populations and critical infrastructure from internal and external man-made or natural incidents.

Degree Requirements: 36 Credits

Academic Schedule:

• CJ500 - Advanced Criminal Law

• CJ510 - Advanced Criminal Procedure

• CJ515 - Technology in Law Enforcement

• CJ520 - Criminology

• MGT514 - Human Relations Management

• CJ555 - Major Incident Response Management

• CJ585 - Advanced Corrections

• CJ580 - Terrorism and Homeland Security

• CJ565 - Use of Force in Law Enforcement

• CJ570 - Patrol Procedures

• CJ590 - Interview and Interrogation

• Final Proctored Exam

• CJ799 - Graduate Capstone