Course Listing For Master of Justice Administration and Crime Management Courses

  • This course will cover the concepts of organizational behavior specific to law enforcement agencies. The focus will be on the selection of, and differentiation between, decision-making processes and policy decisions. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Master of Science in Justice Administration and Crime Management (MJCM) accelerated degree completion program.

  • This course will concentrate on the structures and processes inherent within the leadership and management of criminal justice organizations. The emphasis will be on the best means of managing labor relations, creating policy, and communicating effectively. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Master of Science in Justice Administration and Crime Management (MJCM) accelerated degree completion program.

  • This course will improve the technical and cognitive writing skills needed for criminal justice professionals. Specific attention will be given to editing skills, communication style, and the application of proper grammar in a legal context. This course will also incorporate the use of computer technology into written correspondence and reports. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Master of Science in Justice Administration and Crime Management (MJCM) accelerated degree completion program.

  • This course will question the relationship between law and morality, especially with regard to individual responsibility. The focus will be on the examination of ethical issues applicable to criminal justice settings, and the corresponding role of Internal Affairs. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Master of Science in Justice Administration and Crime Management (MJCM) accelerated degree completion program.

  • This course will focus on how technology has affected the operation of systems utilized in contemporary criminal justice settings, as well as the development of long-range forecasts for trends impacting law enforcement operations. An emphasis will be placed on the selection of appropriate applications of communication systems, interfacing networks, agency training, and resource implementation. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Master of Science in Justice Administration and Crime Management (MJCM) accelerated degree completion program.