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The online Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice program blends theory and industry standard practices for those in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, private security, and probation and parole. The curriculum covers topics including police organization and management, crime and public policy, theories of crime causation, and ethics and diversity. 

Individuals in the criminal justice system with master’s degrees have a competitive edge in the job market. This program is ideal for working professionals interested in supervisory positions. You will work side by side with instructors who are experts in criminology as well as peers who are passionate about making their communities safer places.

If you are seeking a senior leadership position in the emergency services sector, the Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration might be a good fit for you. The program equips graduate students with the communication, managerial, and analytical skills required for implementing effective responses to natural, technical, and man-made disasters. The curriculum covers international emergency management, organizational change mechanisms, infrastructure, homeland security, and emergency management technologies. The program culminates in a thesis or research project that directly benefits your community.

Graduates go on to become:

• Public administrators
• Humanitarian workers
• Police officers, firefighters, and emergency managers