The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis Area in Global Issues in Criminal Justice is offered by Kaplan University to students who seek to explore the challenges presented by rapid globalization in relation to the criminal justice field. Topics to be covered include transnational crime analysis, terrorism and related homeland security issues, foreign justice systems, as well as other contemporary criminal justice issues in the international scene. This program addresses the need of criminal justice professionals for further and advanced studies.

Students are required to complete fifty-five (55) credit hours and are given the choice to pursue the Thesis Track, the Comprehensive Exam Track or the Applied Action Research Track. Core Requirements for the Thesis Track include Critical Legal Issues in Criminal Justice, Criminological Theory, Research Methodology, Organizational Behavior, Data Analysis, Research and Thesis I, and Research and Thesis II. The Comprehensive Exam Track also requires the first 4 Core Courses plus Critical Issues in Criminal Justice and the Comprehensive Exam. The Applied Action Research Track requires the same first 3 Core Courses plus Applied Action Research in Criminal Justice and the Action Research Project in Criminal Justice. Global Issues in Criminal Justice Specialization Courses include Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, Transnational Crime, Critical Issues in Terrorism, and Seminar-Contemporary International Justice Issues.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Qualified students can avail of financial aid, scholarship, or tuition discounts. The university is accredited and duly recognized by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Job opportunities are presented in positions as terrorism analyst, international security expert, criminologist, or security analyst. The learning obtained from this program about organizational behavior, professional practices, legal principles, and ethical conduct can be used for other career fields as well. Graduates can choose to further studies through a doctoral degree program.

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