Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Program Overview
Gain a deeper understanding of the principles of leadership in organizational settings, as well as an extensive understanding of law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections at the managerial levels. Get started on your journey to becoming a leader in the criminal justice field!
Our MSCJA is a 36-credit program, with flexible course options offered in accelerated 8-week terms. Tuition for the AY24-25 is $982 per credit. The sample degree plan below is a guide and subject to change.
*To view estimated cost of attendance, hpu.edu/costs.
Take Action! Applying is Easy
You can enter our MSCJA program year-round:
- Fall, Spring and Summer entry terms available
Admissions requirements:
- Apply online hpu.edu/apply ($55 app fee)
- Official transcript/s
- Resume
- English proficiency score required for International applicants. More information can be found online at hpu.edu/gradintl
Optional:
- Personal Statement/Essay
- Letters of Recommendation
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Why HPU?
Work with experienced professionals and academics from the criminal justice field.
Learn using real-world problems and contemporary case studies.
Receive the credentials needed to enter management and leadership roles in criminal justice and related fields.
MSCJA Coursework
Here's what it takes to level up your skills with us!
Full-Time Enrolled, Fall entry
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Fall
1st 8-week
CJ 6750 Administrative and Constitution Procedures for Professionals
PADM 6000 Public Administration and Public Service
2nd 8-week
CJ 6700 Leadership and Ethics
PADM 6100 Public Personnel Management
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Spring
1st 8-week
CJ 6710 Civil Liability and Civil Rights Challenges
PADM 6300 Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making
2nd 8-week
CJ 6720 Criminal Justice Organizations
CJ 6760 Hostage/Crisis Negotiations
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Summer
1st 8-week
CJ 6730 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
CJ 7001 Professional Paper I
2nd 8-week
CJ 7002 Professional Paper II
HMLD 6000 Homeland Security
Contact
College of Professional Studies
MSCJA Program Advisor
Sheryl Sunia
ssunia@hpu.edu
(808) 544-0215