CJMS-MS-INDIV - Self Designed Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice GR
Master of Science
Formal Title
Self Designed Criminal Justice
Degree Type
Master of Science
Overview
The Self-Designed program provides students with the opportunity to earn a Master's of Science in Criminal Justice and take a set of advanced courses in criminal justice and also design their program by choosing courses from any of the three concentrations or other elective/offerings. This provides the graduate with a broad-based preparation for work in specific areas such as criminal justice management, security studies, or governmental work.
Learn about our other Criminal Justice Concentrations:
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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.