Shippensburg University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Administration of Justice

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Criminal Justice developed the master of science degree program in administration of justice in 1983. The program is designed for in-service and pre-service students. Practitioners raise their level of education while adding research and theory to the in-field experiences. Pre-service students gain direct and indirect benefits from the program as they study and interact with experienced professionals. The program enhances career potentials for both groups of graduate students. The program’s major strengths are its applied perspective and strong emphasis on theory, policy, research, and analysis. Philosophy, format, and implementation stress the practical application of a higher level of knowledge, skills, and strategies. The methodological and theory components are highly suitable as a preparation for entering advanced graduate studies and other professional programs.

Shippensburg University is located near major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. State government in the capital city, Harrisburg, provides numerous opportunities to study and do research with state and federal agencies. Students have opportunities to work on research projects with departmental faculty. Computer resources and excellent library facilities are available. Graduate assistantships are available to four students who want to enhance their learning experience by assisting the faculty with research, teaching and other tasks during the academic year. One graduate assistantship is available during the summer.

Our graduates are highly successful competitors in the job market and are employed in many different states by private companies, city and county governments, state and federal departments. Graduates who are currently employed are often more marketable and upwardly mobile in their agency’s career development programs. They are also qualified to move to other agencies in a new and higher level of participation, responsibility, and compensation. They can expect new management, policy making, and expanded leadership and supervision opportunities as a result of their experiences and graduate degree.

To qualify for the degree of master of science in administration of justice, you must complete 36 hours of graduate work.
REQUIRED (24 crs.)
CRJ 501 Foundations of Criminal Justice
CRJ 520 Criminal Justice Administration & Management
CRJ 550 Graduate Seminar
CRJ 560 Theories of Crime & Delinquency
CRJ 590 Criminal Justice Policy Analysis
CRJ 600 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
CRJ 610 Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice
CRJ 635 Restorative Justice

Electives (12 crs.)
CRJ 570 Legal Trends & Issues
CRJ 580 Juvenile Justice System
CRJ 585 Treatment & Rehabilitation
CRJ 591 Selected Topics
CRJ 592 Selected Topics
CRJ 593 Independent Study
CRJ 594 Selected Topics
CRJ 595 Practicum I (JCJC students only)
CRJ 596 Selected Topics
CRJ 597 Practicum II (JCJC students only)
CRJ 599 Independent Study
CRJ 612 Thesis I
CRJ 613 Thesis II
CRJ 617 Internship I
CRJ 618 Internship II
Interdisciplinary Course(s) 6-9 credits

Accreditation:

Shippensburg University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, AACSB International, ABET Inc., American Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education, Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, International Association of Counseling Services, Council for Exceptional Children and by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teachers.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice, administration of justice, or a related social science field from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of 2.75 as a minimum.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Distant Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999