Master of Science/Administration of Justice and Security
Program Description
Program Requirements
Course ID |
Course Title |
|---|---|
| CJA500 |
Survey of Justice and Security
This is a survey course that introduces policing, the court systems, corrections, and private security and how they relate to each other. Challenges in these relationships are also presented. Credits: 3 |
| CJA510 |
Organizational Administration and Behavior
This course explores the various elements of organizational administration, behavior and management in criminal justice organizations and provides the student with an understanding of individual and group dynamics, problem solving concepts, and administrative processes associated with organizational behavior and structures that exist in the criminal justice system. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA520 |
Management of Institutional Risk
This course takes an in-depth look at managing risk within the context of justice and security organizations. Topics focus on both the operational and legal aspects of risk management and include an examination of insurance against risk, legal liability, and risk related to policies, regulations, and case law. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA530 |
Ethics in Justice and Security
This course will examine the theoretical and philosophical basis of ethics and the standards of professional conduct and leadership applicable to justice and security agencies. Applicable case studies will be used, as well as contemporary situations in ethics. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA540 |
Criminological Theory
This is an advanced course in theories and crime causation, including classical, biological, psychological, sociological, and social-psychological approaches. Victimology, to include victimization statistics, victimogensis, and the prevention of victimization, is included. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA550 |
Legal Issues in Justice and Security
This course examines the complex and frequently competing legal and social issues that influence the actions of public officials, security personnel and private citizens with respect to the provision of law enforcement, safety and security services for various elements of society. The potential conflicts between public policy and civil rights will be discussed. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA560 |
Critical Incident Management
This course provides an overview of the critical incident management process, covering a variety of events that impact justice and security organization. This course will discuss planning, prevention, response, and post-incident management, as well as inter-agency coordination. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA570 |
Cyber Crime and Information Systems Security
This course provides and overview of the nature of criminal activity that is facilitated through or that targets information systems. The course also reviews security measures that are designed to protect the software, hardware and data associated with information systems. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA580 |
Public Policy Issues
This course addresses the development and influence of public policy with respect to specific justice and security issues facing the American society. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA585 |
Concepts of Physical and Personal Security
This course provides the student with an understanding of contemporary concepts of physical facility security and personal protection. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA590 |
Forensic Science and Psychological Profiling
This course provides the student with a fundamental understanding of forensic science and technology, psychological profiling, and the application of scientific methodologies to the investigative process. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
| CJA595 |
Program Development and Evaluation
This course prepares the student to identify operational goals and to design programs with associated policies and procedures required for the successful achievement of performance objectives. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CJA500 |
