Online Criminal Justice Administration, M.I.S.

A completed application includes:

• Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
• Application fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.
• Personal Statement: A brief personal essay explaining the applicant’s interest in the program.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
• Two letters of recommendation: Letters should be submitted through the online application.
• Upload Transcripts from each post-secondary college/university attended:
  • Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application or upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted.
  • Review requirements for submitting transcripts.
  • Failure to follow these requirements will delay your application processing.

Here’s how to select the M.I.S. Criminal Justice Administration degree program, under the Slate application “Program Selection” tab:

• Select College: “Andrew Young School of Policy Studies”
• Select Program: “Interdisciplinary Studies; Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (PS)”
• Select Concentration: “Criminal Justice Admin”

30 credit hours:

27 hours of core courses and 3 hours of capstone course

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The M.I.S. in Criminal Justice Administration program produces graduates who will promote the development of well-functioning, forward-thinking and humane justice systems. Graduates will gain a sophisticated understanding of the ways in which law enforcement, judicial and correctional institutions interact with other segments of government and society. They will develop strong leadership skills designed to promote best practices for 21st century democratic societies. These leaders will produce systems that promote public safety by a) preventing and reducing the harmful effects of criminal and delinquent behavior on victims and societies, b) providing victims and defendants with a judicial system that is fair, effective and efficient, and c) establishing correctional systems that protect civil society while also reintegrating offenders back into society. The program has three learning objectives:

• Increase knowledge of current and emerging criminal justice issues and how to address them.
• Increase knowledge of how to more effectively and efficiently lead and manage criminal justice institutions.
• Increase understanding of ethical principles and their application in the criminal justice system.

These learning objectives should contribute to the development of a number of capabilities graduates will gain from the program. At the conclusion of their programs, M.I.S. C.J.A. graduates should be able to:

• Lead and manage in criminal justice systems in democratic societies.
• Understand, analyze and synthesize research on crime and criminal justice policy.
• Think critically to solve problems and make decisions that affect short- and long-term outcomes for the institutions they lead.
• Articulate and apply a set of ethical principles in the criminal justice system that comports with democratic values and respect for human rights.
• Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.