Master's degree

Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security

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18 months

Approximate Program Length

37

Total Credits

$698

Cost per Credit

Online

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Discover what it takes to work in management and leadership positions in police, corrections, court operations and security organizations. Our Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security program combines administrative training, policy development and problem-solving skills to prepare you for roles in law enforcement, corporate security and infrastructure security.

Lead, communicate and serve with ethics and integrity
Demonstrate critical thinking, research and problem-solving techniques
Speak, write and collaborate effectively in an interoperative setting.
Conduct risk analyses and take steps to mitigate risk
Apply program and policy development from a legal, criminal justice and security perspective

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Courses

1

Course at a time

6

Weeks per course

8

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 37 credits to complete this Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security. Your course schedule may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits.

13 Core courses

The Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security includes 13 core courses in topics ranging from public policy issues to management of institutional risk and critical incident management.

Learn more about the courses you’ll take to earn a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security:

Core Courses:

AJS/503: INTRO TO GRADUATE STUDY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND SECURITY
AJS/504: SURVEY OF JUSTICE AND SECURITY
AJS/514: CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY
AJS/524: CYBERCRIME AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY
AJS/534: ORGANIZATIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN JUSTICE AND SECURITY
AJS/544: ETHICS IN JUSTICE AND SECURITY
AJS/554: CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL AND PERSONAL SECURITY
AJS/564: MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL RISK AND CRITICAL INCIDENT MGNT
AJS/574: FINANCE AND BUDGETING IN JUSTICE AND SECURITY
AJS/583: LEGAL ISSUES IN JUSTICE AND SECURITY
AJS/584: FORENSIC SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILING
AJS/586: PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES
AJS/594: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security online.

What you'll learn

When you earn your Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security online, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

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Topics covered in this degree include:

Criminological theory
Cybercrime and information systems security
Ethics in justice and security
Legal issues in justice and security
Forensic science and psychological profiling

Program Purpose Statement

The University’s Criminal Justice programs are educational degree programs. For individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or corrections or as a peace officer with any particular local, state, federal, tribal or international agency, there are numerous additional qualifications (and often disqualifications), depending on the position.

Before enrolling in a Criminal Justice program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements. The University makes no representations regarding whether any particular University program will qualify a graduate for any such position.

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.

Salary range ²

$72-122k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

26

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Salary range ²

$72-122k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

72

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary range ²

$44-64k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

247

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Salary range ²

$75-113k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

496

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security?

An MS/AJS can prepare you to be a:

Director, security management
Director, corporate security
Security director
District loss prevention manager

7 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is projected to be faster than average between 2018 and 2028.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Tuition

locked-in tuition

$698

Cost per credit

Keep the same fixed, affordable tuition from start to finish of your degree program, even if it takes longer than you planned. That’s our promise: no matter what surprises life brings, you can count on us.

Earn your degree without starting from scratch

On average, students with prior eligible college credits and relevant life experience saved $11k and 1 year on their undergraduate degree.

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Credit transfer made easy
Graduate faster by transferring in prior eligible credits from another accredited institution. If you have law enforcement training such as Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy training or Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) you can apply to have that experience applied for college credit.

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Take one class at a time and choose a start date that works for your schedule.

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Accreditation & Faculty

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Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

Real-world faculty

25

Average years of industry experience

11

Police chiefs

19:1

Student-faculty ratio

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