Criminal Justice Administration, M.A.

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Contact Information

College: Behavioral & Community Sciences
Department: Criminology

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/majors

The M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration is a specialized and concentrated program of study designed specifically for current or former practitioners within the criminal justice system.  Generally it targets individuals who do not anticipate continuing on to the doctoral studies.  It is a concentrated weekend, cohort-based major leading to the M.A. in five consecutive semesters.  Up to two classes may be offered via the internet.  Classes are held on weekends, meet for one day, and run seven weeks back-to-back. The major is modeled after a typical executive MBA program for working professionals. This is a cohort based model. This major concentrates on issues related to the organization and operation of criminal justice agencies and related organizations.

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

• Two letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s abilities to succeed at the graduate level
• A statement of purpose addressing the motivations to attain a graduate diploma and the intention to apply the diploma to a specific set of purposes