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Earning a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Can Improve Your Career Prospects
Posted May 24, 2011 04:14 PM
Professionals who work in criminal justice fields, such as probation officers and correctional treatment specialists, may want to consider earning a criminal justice master's degree online. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a graduate credential is required for leadership positions in this industry.
Those who wish to return to school and focus on their careers may want to consider enrolling in a web-based program. This format can be the most accommodating option for busy working adults, as it allows for flexible scheduling.
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Earning a Master’s Degree Can Improve Criminal Justice Career Prospects recent weeks, schools such as Internet-only Walden University and campus-based North Georgia College & State University have launched online criminal justice graduate programs, according to their respective press releases.
For example, Walden is offering two web-based master's degrees in criminal justice and criminal justice leadership and executive management. The first track covers topics such as human services, criminal behavior theory, homeland security, technology and management skills.
The criminal justice leadership offering can help professionals transition into positions as educators, consultants and executive managers in the field.
Enrollees in both programs can specialize in emergency management, homeland security policy and coordination, law and public policy, public management and leadership, homeland security policy as well as terrorism, meditation and peace.
North Georgia's web-based master's program was created for professionals who are already working in the field and adults who want to launch their careers. In April, the degree track was approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
"With professionals, especially, if they want to be promoted within many of these agencies, they have to have a master's degree. And they want to get a degree from a quality institution and a quality program like we have here at North Georgia," said Jennifer Allen, criminal justice professor.
Coursework for the offering will cover global crime and international affairs.
"The global crime component differentiates us from any other master's in criminal justice program in the University System of Georgia," said Ross Alexander, head of the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice.
Now is an excellent time to consider returning to school. The BLS reports that overall employment in this field is expected to increase by 19% through 2018.
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