MS Criminal Justice - Emergency & Crisis Management

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Emergency and Crisis Management equips students with advanced skills in conflict resolution, hazard mitigation, and strategic planning for various crises. This program prepares leaders to effectively plan for, respond to, and manage unexpected events, including natural disasters, infrastructure failures, and security threats. It emphasizes understanding local and national policy, leading response teams, and navigating the ethical complexities of emergency situations. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice policy and its application in crisis scenarios, ensuring graduates are ready to address the challenges of disaster response and recovery in the modern world.

Curriculum

The MS in Criminal Justice - Emergency & Crisis Management requires 36 credits, including 21 core credits, 9 concentration credits, 6 elective credits, and a 3-credit capstone project (Research Project or Internship).

1. Core Courses
   • The Criminal Justice System & ProcessCJ701
   • Critical Legal Issues in Crim JusticeCJ702
   • Advanced Criminological ThoughtCJ703
   • Ethical Theory & Criminal Justice PolicyCJ704
   • Criminal Justice Leadership & ManagementCJ705
   • Research Methods & Statistical AnalysisCJ709
2. Concentration Courses
   • Crisis & Emergency ManagementCJ720
   • Risk Management & PlanningCJ721
   • Crisis CommunicationCOM722
3. Capstone
   • Research Project CapstoneCJ798
   • InternshipCJ799
4. Electives

Careers

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in emergency management, criminal justice, and security fields. The program emphasizes skills applicable to planning, response, and recovery operations, enhancing career prospects in public safety and risk analysis.

• Emergency Management
• Criminal Justice
• Security Risk Analyst
• Disaster/Humanitarian Manager
• Public Safety
• Security Officer
• Disaster Recovery
• Director of Security