Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice (MA)
Program Highlights
- Complete in 1 Year Full-Time or 2 Years Part-Time
- Flexible for Working Adults
- Discounts for First Responders, Military and Law Enforcement
Earn Your Master's in Criminal Justice Online
Lead the Criminal Justice Field Forward
Seton Hill’s online Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice (ALCJ) Program will provide you with practical application and training for numerous types of employment within the criminal justice field - as well as opportunities for promotional advancement. This unique program focuses on development of culturally-relevant knowledge and sustainable skill sets for meaningful work in the criminal justice field.
Why Earn Your Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice MA at Seton Hill?
- 30 credit online master’s can be completed online in 1 year - or at a slower pace if that suits your schedule better.
- Online courses are asynchronous - so you don’t have to commit to specific class times. This makes it easy to work full-time while completing your degree.
- No GMAT or GRE required for admission to the program.
- Seton Hill offers graduate students financial aid, tuition discounts and comprehensive enrollment support.
- Expert faculty with academic expertise and practical experience in criminology and criminal justice who will get to know you and help you succeed.
- You will receive consistent 1 to 1 support from an academic advisor, keeping you on track for graduation and career goals.
- Seton Hill's Career and Professional Development Center can assist you with everything from optimizing your resume to finding a position – and the Center will continue to be available to you after you graduate.
- Tuition discounts for Seton Hill alumni, employees of Seton Hill Employer Partners, first responders and people working in law enforcement, and active and former members of the military.
After Earning This Degree, You'll Be Prepared to:
- Work effectively and provide beneficial leadership within diverse populations and organizations.
- Analyze the impact of cultural, political, and social implications on various organizations within the criminal justice system.
- Engage in collaborative opportunities with communities, colleagues, and stakeholders within criminal justice organizations.
- Investigate complex ethical issues as well as values-based services in a professional setting and design resolutions to address those issues.
- Recommend explanations - and possible solutions - for historical and current issues being faced by the criminal justice system.
- Conduct and evaluate research.
- Understand and implement evidence-based and rehabilitative approaches.
- Communicate effectively.
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Solid Career Outlook
Career opportunities for graduates with this degree are diverse and come with a range of competitive salaries. They include advanced and leadership positions in:
- Law Enforcement: Local, State & Federal
- Legal System
- Corrections
- Probation & Parole
- Court System: State & Federal
- Private Security
- Private Investigations
- Social & Community Services
Convenient Program Format & Flexible Time Commitment
You have the option of starting this program in any of these 5 sessions:
- M1 (August), M2 (October), M3 (January), M4 (March), M5 (April)
This online program can be completed:
- Within 1 year on a full-time basis, if you take 2 courses during each 8-week session from August to May (M1 – M5).
- Over 2 years on a part-time basis, if you take 1 course during each 8-week session from August to May (M1 – M5) for two academic years.
View Seton Hill’s academic calendar for specific session dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Admissions Requirements?
To apply to this program you will need:
- A completed graduate study application form. (Apply online now for free!)
- A bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice or a related discipline from an accredited institution and official undergraduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
- Official transcript(s) from any institution(s) in which postbaccalaureate or graduate course work was completed.
- One letter of recommendation from an appropriate professional.
- A current resume.
- A personal statement explaining how this Seton Hill graduate program can help you accomplish your professional goals.
In addition to the admission requirements above, applicants to the MA in Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice must have:
- Maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 while earning an undergraduate degree.
- Completed 3 credits of English composition.
Students who do not meet the course requirements may complete them concurrently during the Summer Session, either at Seton Hill or another accredited institution.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Is There Support for Students Who Haven't Taken College Classes Recently?
Faculty
Kathleen Harris
Dean of School of Education and Applied Social Sciences, Professor of Education
Kayla Jachimowski, Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructor
Barton Lemansky
Adjunct Instructor
Jennifer McCune
Adjunct Instructor
Susan Eichenberger
Associate Professor of Sociology, Coordinator Women's Studies Program
Barbara Flowers, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Forensic Science
Shavonne Arthurs
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice
Deborah Slates-Ciocco
Faculty, Criminal Justice/Coordinator Behavioral Health