MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management

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11/25/2024: Course-Based

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As strategies and policies to combat crime become more complex, the need for specialized executive leadership continues to grow.

Walden’s MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management program will prepare you to:

Pursue criminal justice-related executive leadership and management roles, or for a career in higher education or consulting.
Utilize the management philosophies and communication and budgeting skills that criminal justice professionals require.
Develop a deeper understanding of how to develop policy and influence policymakers.

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Curriculum

Take part in an in-depth understanding of the field of criminal justice. Study the management, communication, policy, and budgeting skills that can position you to take on a more senior role at your agency or organization. Explore ways to work effectively with policymakers and decision-makers.

A few of the core courses you will take include:

Controversies in Criminal Justice
Organizational Management and Leadership
Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination
Ethics and Social Justice

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Career Options

Depending on your specialization, you will be prepared for a variety of career options in areas like law enforcement, courts, corrections, and probations. Possible job titles include:*

Higher education professor
Sentencing analyst
Public relations officer
Court Administrator

*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

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Ongoing Military Offer

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

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Enrollment Restrictions by State

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management program: Kentucky and New Mexico.

Ongoing Military Offer:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.