Master's Degree — Criminal Justice

Few fields offer as much diversity and challenge as Criminal Justice. Jobs in this field are expected to grow by an average of 23.5% by 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Master of Science in Management
— Concentration in Criminal Justice

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: