M.S. in Criminal Justice/Corrections

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Program:
M.S. in Criminal Justice/Corrections

School:
Kaplan University

Program Description:
This degree program is for students who already hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further a career in criminal justice. The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections program helps further your expertise in the administrative and operational aspects of the U.S. correctional system, both institutional and community based. You will confront issues such as overcrowding, inmate rights, and juvenile justice. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue advanced positions at local, state, and federal jail facilities, and juvenile detention centers. These positions may include administrative, tactical, and managerial roles, as well as teaching or training positions. Courses include Critical Issues in Corrections, Comparative Correctional Systems, Critical Issues in Juvenile Justice, and Community Based Corrections.

About Kaplan University

For career-focused students looking to pursue opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market, an industry-current education can be an excellent way to enhance qualifications and build real-world credentials. But pursuing a degree at a traditional college is not a viable option for individuals who also must consider the demands made by their current professional and personal responsibilities.

AIU Online offers convenient, flexible alternatives that enable you to fit a career-focused education into your current lifestyle. Students have many reasons for choosing AIU Online, but the common denominator is our commitment to quality, convenience and anytime access.

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.