Program Details
The online Master of Arts in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration program helps students advance in their current or future careers in criminal justice and related fields while also helping them prepare for advanced degrees in doctoral and law degree programs. The balanced, interdisciplinary curriculum offers a blend of theoretical, administrative, and legal knowledge along with research skills and the skills needed to manage and lead in the field. You will take courses that offer knowledge in the areas of administration, criminological theory, civil and criminal liability, quantitative skills, and in specialized areas such as policing, corrections, security, multiculturalism, and diversity in criminal justice.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Western Illinois University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Essay/Writing Sample