Master
of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
School of Business
and Economics
Atlantic International University
The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program
objective is to help students already working
in the field as managers and administrators
to develop their critical thinking skills
and provide them with an interdisciplinary
perspective on crime and the criminal justice
system by focusing on law enforcement, the
judiciary, correctional systems, juvenile
justice, and the formulation of laws and
codes. The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ)
program is offered online via distance learning.
After evaluating both academic record and
life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction
with Faculty and Academic Advisors will
assist students in setting up a custom-made
program, designed on an individual basis.
This flexibility to meet student needs is
seldom found in other distance learning
programs. Our online program does not require
all students to take the same subjects/courses,
use the same books, or learning materials.
Instead, the online Master of Criminal Justice
(MCJ) curriculum is designed individually
by the student and academic advisor. It
specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses
with respect to market opportunities in
the student’s major and intended field
of work. Understanding that industry and
geographic factors should influence the
content of the curriculum instead of a standardized
one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s
unique approach to adult education. This
philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly
changing environment of working professionals
by helping adult students in reaching their
professional and personal goals within the
scope of the degree program.
Important: Below is an example of the topics
or areas you may develop and work on during
your studies. By no means is it a complete
or required list as AIU programs do not
follow a standardized curriculum. It is
meant solely as a reference point and example.
Want to learn more about the curriculum
design at AIU? (Course
and Curriculum)
Core Courses and Topics in
Criminal Justice:
- Managing Criminal Justice Organizations
- Law and Public Policy
- Administration of Criminal Justice
- Criminological Theory
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Crisis and Emergency Management
- Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes
- Issues in Policing
- Criminal Profiling
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminal Mind and Behavior
- Mental Health & Criminal Justice
- Threat Assessment and Risk Management
- Gender, Race & Crime
- Substance Abuse
- Overview of Homeland Security
- Crime Analysis and Mapping
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Responding to Child Maltreatment
- Violence in America
- Sex Offenses and Offenders
Orientation Courses:
- Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive
Resume)
- Organization Theory (Portfolio)
- Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
- Academic Evaluation (Questionnaire)
- Fundament of Knowledge (Integration
Chart)
- Fundamental Principles I (Philosophy
of Education)
- Professional Evaluation (Self Evaluation
Matrix)
- Development of Graduate Study (Guarantee
of an Academic Degree)
Research Project in Climatology:
Masters Thesis Project
MBM300 Thesis Proposal
MBM302 Master Thesis (7,500 words)
Publication: Each Master of Criminal Justice
graduate is encouraged to publish their
research papers either online in the public
domain or through professional journals
and periodicals worldwide.
Career
Center Master of Criminal Justice
Job Opportunities
Master of Criminal Justice
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminologist
- Fish and Game Wardens
- Paralegal
- Private Investigator
Professional
Associations
Resources and Tools
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