Master of Science in Management (MSM)
Concentration in Criminal Justice
Concentration in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice field is rapidly expanding in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, and law and the courts. As a result, those with leadership and management skills and those with expertise in program evaluation, budgeting and policy-making will help forge the future of the criminal justice system.
Colorado Tech Online's Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree program with a concentration in Criminal Justice is designed to help meet the emerging administrative and leadership needs of the criminal justice system. The MSM with a concentration in Criminal Justice was developed with the direction of leaders in the criminal justice industry and reflects the balance needed for developing excellent administrative skills along with the information base necessary to enhance responsible policy-making. This real-world MSM degree program features course content covering in homeland security, law enforcement management, leadership, public administration and numerous other career-focused topics.
Students will be challenged to demonstrate an understanding of the major functional areas of criminal justice and will examine how court rulings, public opinion, research finding and legislative actions have influenced justice-related policies. The program focuses on identifying innovative approaches for developing rational, fiscally responsible policy choices and applying management and leadership theories to the challenges faced by modern public safety agencies.
Successful graduates of this program will have acquired the industry-current knowledge and skills to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including Crime Analyst, Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, Child Protection Investigator, Deputy Sheriff, Court Services Agent and many others.
Courses are taught by industry-experienced instructors, offering students the opportunity to absorb first-hand knowledge and meaningful perspectives that they can apply to their own professional objectives and strategies.
All courses are taught via Colorado Tech Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include:
- Leadership
- Managing Organizational Development and Change
- Crime Lab/Evidence Management
- Court Services Management
- Public Administration
- Law Enforcement Management
- Corrections Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Homeland Security
- Advanced Grant Writing
CTU Academic Certificates Included in This Degree Program
Students can earn four CTU Academic Certificates as they work towards the completion of the MSM with a concentration in Criminal Justice. These résumé-enhancing credentials are built into the degree program without adding any additional courses or cost. This degree
program includes the following certificates:
Public Administration
A career in public administration requires an understanding of how public policy and laws are formed and enforced, management of public programs, leadership, and budgets. The courses included in this certificate will provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to take a leadership role in public policy and administration, managing an organization, and securing resources for an organization's needs.
Grant Writing
Finding and securing financial support is an essential component of effective administration in criminal justice and other government organizations. This certificate provides the practical skills and knowledge necessary to research funding sources, present an effective grant proposal, and develop relationships with funding sources.
Criminal Justice
Criminal justice management involves a thorough understanding of how the courts, law enforcement, and correctional institutions are administered and interact with one another. This certificate allows the students to gain a foundation in the administration of the different components of the criminal justice systems and develops practical management skills relevant to the field of criminal justice.
Homeland Security
A career in Homeland Security allows many opportunities for ensuring the safety and security of the people of this country, as well as protecting valuable infrastructure and institutions. This certificate offers an understanding of the issues involved in combating domestic and international terrorism, as well as effective emergency management and security strategies, which are necessary to advance in this field.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos160.htm).
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