M.S. Criminal Justice/Corrections - Kaplan University - Online

The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice is built on a professional model of relevant, practical knowledge. The program offers two courses of study, a nonthesis track that lends itself to practical law enforcement applications and a research-based thesis track that focuses on theory and prepares you for criminal justice instruction. The Corrections specialization 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 * Community Based Corrections

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Kaplan University offers both campus and online education programs in Arts and Sciences, Information Technology, Nursing, Concord Law, Health Sciences, Education, Criminal Justice, Business and Legal Studies, to name a few.

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