Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration - Planning and Leadership

Take your career as a criminal justice professional to the next level with the Utica College online M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration — Planning and Leadership. A unique program designed specifically for criminal justice professionals with at least three years’ experience in a criminal justice environment, Utica's M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration is your key to unlocking a more exciting and rewarding future in this expanding field.

Our online MS program is focused on developing leaders seeking to further their careers through a rigorous program of graduate study in the criminal justice arena. Intended primarily for working professionals who are committed to excellence and achievement, this program not only expands your leadership and planning abilities through enhanced knowledge of the criminal justice process, but also fosters the skills needed to excel in your career by offering advanced coursework in decision-making, leadership, and personnel management.

About the Criminal Justice Administration Program
The Criminal Justice online master's program from Utica College will provide you with the tools to progress into supervisory roles by focusing on national and global issues, honing critical-thinking skills, developing problem-solving abilities, and using technology to establish you as an effective leader. You will encounter opportunities to improve your written and verbal communications, and explore contemporary issues in human relations and social conflict, professionalism and ethics, and the application of technology in criminal justice practices.

With your advanced degree in hand, you will be prepared for criminal justice positions that require an experienced individual with management capabilities and a global perspective. As you progress into increasingly responsible positions within criminal justice organizations, your advanced degree will provide added credibility and prestige among your peers and superiors, positioning you for more opportunities to move into higher levels of authority and influence.

Unique Features of our Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

  • ::  Transfer seamlessly from the classroom to the field with practical, interactive coursework. Our emphasis is on applied learning rather than theoretical concepts. For example, all courses are taught by faculty with real-world experience who base their teachings on how you will use it once you complete the program.


  • ::  Relate learning concepts directly to your criminal justice real-world environment. For example, our accounting course provides instruction on how to develop budgets and balance sheets specifically for criminal justice organizations.


  • ::  Develop advanced personal leadership skills necessary to become an effective leader within your current or future professional position. For example, at the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to submit an original project that is based on leadership and planning in criminal justice organizations.

Graduates of our online Criminal Justice Administration program will be able to move into the elite ranks of leaders among organizations that provide criminal justice services, such as law enforcement, correctional services, or the operation of the nation's courts.

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Acquire the unique skills and specialized knowledge you need to succeed in your criminal justice career by enrolling in our online master’s program. Utica can provide you with the leadership abilities and advanced education sought by a wide variety of organizations that offer criminal justice services in both the public and private sectors.

For more information about Utica’s online Criminal Justice Administration master’s degree, contact us at (866) 295-3106. One of our Program Managers will answer any questions you might have about Utica College and why it is the best choice for your graduate education.