Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security
Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security
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Overview
Earn an advanced Criminal Justice degree
Discover what it takes to work in management and executive positions in police, corrections, court operations and security organizations. Our Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security program delivers a blend of administrative training, policy development and problem-solving skills to prepare students for administrative roles in law enforcement, corporate security and infrastructure security.
In this Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security program, you’ll study:
- Policing, the court systems, corrections, private security — and how they relate to each other
- Cybercrime and information systems security
- Risk and critical incident management
- Forensic science and psychological profiling
- Finance and budgeting in justice and security
You can complete your degree in 18 months, and you’ll take one 6-week course at a time so you can balance work and life on the path to your degree.
Courses
Course length:
6 weeks*
One course is 3 weeks long
Total credits required:
37
Max. number of transfer credits:
9
Requirements and prerequisites
You’ll need 37 credits to complete this program. Required courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits.
Transfer credits
Earn your degree faster. Transfer eligible college credits or, if you have military or law enforcement training such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy or Senior Management Institute for Police, you can apply to have relevant experience evaluated for potential college credit. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.
Core courses
Careers & Outcomes
Job opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is projected to be 7 percent between 2016 and 2026. A Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security can help prepare you to be a:
- Director, security management
- Director, corporate security
- Security director
- District loss prevention manager
- Chief of police
- Lieutenant
Networking opportunities
Access powerful networking tools through our PhoenixLinkTM career services platform. Take advantage of personal career coaching. Search and apply for jobs, or make your resumé visible to employers. And connect with employers and alumni through career fairs and mixers. It’s all about connections. And we help you make them.
Learning outcomes
Along with the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, graduates should gain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Each college or school creates a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes students will possess upon completion of the program of study. By the time you complete your Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security degree, you should be able to perform these learning outcomes.
Program purpose statement
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Accreditation
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation is your assurance the University meets quality standards.
Institutional accreditation
Regional accreditation is an institution-level accreditation status granted by one of six U.S. regional accrediting bodies. Accreditation by more than one regional accrediting body is not permitted by the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.
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What sets us apart?
When you choose our Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security program, you can:
Develop real-world insights from instructors who work in criminal justice, including police chiefs, judges, district attorneys, wardens and security directors.
Understand the real-world crossover between the disciplines of criminal justice and security, and discover the administrative responsibilities common to each.
Transfer eligible college credits or apply to have military, law enforcement or other relevant industry experience evaluated for potential credit.
Take the next step
It’s time to let your education prepare you for the next phase of your career. You’ve got the will. And, with a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security degree, you’ve got the way.
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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
