CJMS-MS - Criminal Justice

Goal 1: Master the Field of Criminal Justice

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: identify and analyze disciplinary concepts; demonstrate a critical grasp of the issues related to diversity in the field of Criminal Justice; discuss in-depth and analyze the ethical and moral values of the profession.

Goal 2: Analytic Thinking

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: compare and discriminate between issues in the discipline; summarize and critique the research and theories in the field; use concepts, theories and one's own experience to identify and assess critical challenges in the field.

Goal 3: Practice-focused Research

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: use and apply effective research and quantitative reasoning skills; design an effective research strategy to investigate issues/challenges in the field; analyze and evaluate research findings and develop effective and workable recommendations; apply findings of research to improve and inform the practice of Criminal Justice.

Goal 4: Communication

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: analyze a situation and develop effective communication strategies utilizing appropriate communication mediums; identify potential causes to communication breakdowns and design and implement solutions; identify and shape communication to target audience and stakeholders.

Goal 5: Leadership

Upon completion of the major program of study in Criminal Justice, students will be able to: identify and evaluate qualities of effective leadership; anticipate and recognize emerging trends and/or challenges in the field of Criminal Justice. Develop and motivate people and teams to meet emerging trends and challenges; demonstrate a critical understanding of financial, human and technical resources needed to manage and implement change.