Criminal Justice, MACJ

Criminal Justice, Overview Keiser University’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice offers a thorough overview of the various elements involved in the justice system—from keeping the peace within and around communities to fighting crime in its various forms. Coursework for the master’s in criminal justice explores every aspect of the criminal justice system, including correctional systems, law enforcement, court systems, criminal justice and criminology theory, criminal justice research, criminal justice policy, and juvenile justice. Students will also investigate thematic areas such as gender, race, ethics, and professionalism as well as management and leadership in criminal justice. What Can You Expect to Learn Keiser University’s MACJ program enables students to contribute to the criminal justice profession and fosters independent learning. Students will learn how to: Evaluate an agency’s ability to meet the safety needs of a community—including corrections, law enforcement and administration of justice
Critically analyze gaps or deficiencies in criminal justice services
Lead and manage criminal justice, community services and human or social services professionals in both public and private sectors
Assess contemporary criminal justice systems—policies and practices
Better understand the psychological basis, nature and causes of crime: typologies and offenders
Communicate more effectively in writing organizing and disseminating ideas and information in documents and presentations. Career Pathways in Criminal Justice Upon graduation from our master’s in criminal justice degree program, you will have earned a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice as well as gained the abilities you need to: Pinpoint areas of need in the criminal justice system Manage and lead CJ efforts in public and private sectors Identify and assess the safety needs of a community And more Through this advanced criminal justice degree program, you will possess a deeper understanding of criminology as well as the skills needed to pursue and excel in relevant leadership opportunities such as: Agents and officers for a federal, state and city agencies FBI, U.S. Marshall Service, Secret Service State Investigative Offices Sheriff Departments Compliance Officer Corrections Director Crime Scene Investigation Law Enforcement Director Police Detective Probation Officer Manager. Online study mode available campuses: Graduate School, Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Flagship Residential Campus, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, Miami, Naples, New port Richey, Online Division, Pembroke pines, Orlando, Patrick Space Force Base, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach. Courses are offered Online.