CJMS-MS-HSGJ - Homeland Security & Global Justice

Formal Title

Homeland Security & Global Justice

Degree Type

Master of Science

Overview

The Homeland Security and Global Justice concentration examines the evolution of homeland security as a concept and the redirection of national policies and priorities, including any related issues and challenges with implementation. Homeland security is a continuously changing field with close connections to numerous academic disciplines and practitioner communities (i.e. law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, the military). Students draw on insights from these connections as well as useful insights from other areas, such as business, economics, and organizational studies to examine how homeland security strategy and policy is made. The concentration prepares graduates for work in professions such as those in protective services industries, corrections, policing, and international security or information security.

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Learning Outcomes

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Goal 1: Master the Field of Criminal Justice

Objective

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.

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Goal 2: Analytic Thinking

Objective

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.

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Goal 3: Practice-focused Research

Objective

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.

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Goal 4: Communication

Objective

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.

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Goal 5: Leadership

Objective

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.