Anna Maria College Graduate Studies Justice Administraion 50 Sunset Lane Paxton, MA 01612 US   Phone: 1-508-849-3377 Fax: 1-580-849-3362   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.- Justice Administration On Campus   The Master of Science in Justice Administration program is designed to meet the needs of those justice professionals who seek the skills and tools necessary to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex field. The curriculum provides analyses of substantive issues within the criminal justice system, including contemporary approaches to problem-solving at all levels. The progression of courses, including research, policy and data analysis, leads to the completion of a capstone project or thesis. This helps students analyze issues of law, policy and society necessary to develop effective strategies regarding issues facing practitioners in the human service and criminal justice professions. Curriculum The program consists of a required 4 course sequence, seven electives, and successful completion of the Capstone Project. Required Courses (4); •GRS 600 Ethical Theory; •JAD 710 Research Design and Methodology; •JAD 711 Statistical Analysis; •JAD 840 Justice Administration; Elective Courses: Seven elective courses are required of the degree. Students are encouraged to take up to 3 courses (9 credit hours) in elective graduate coursework from related disciplines, especially Business, Psychology and Emergency Management. Program director approval required.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 53  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 280  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $400  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $7200  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic