<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Colorado Technical University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice online program offers you the opportunity to conduct and apply criminal justice research to the development of criminal justice public policy. The program examines law enforcement theory and management, corrections management and administration, and terrorism and security management. Other topics include the court system, case management tools, and the impact of diversity in the criminal justice field. You can demonstrate your understanding and professional competencies in criminal justice in the final capstone course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you'd like to apply to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program, you should be an experienced criminal justice professional. Applicants to all of Colorado Technical University's programs must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs have additional requirements </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program consists of 48 credits. You must complete 12 core credits and 36 criminal justice credits. You will need to have access to specific computer hardware and software to participate in the program. </p> <p><u>Core Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>HRMT 645</td><td> Operational Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>INTD 670</td><td> Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making</td></tr> <tr><td>MGMT 605</td><td> Graduate Research Methods</td></tr> </table><p><u>Criminal Justice Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 600</td><td> Advanced Review of Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 615</td><td> Criminology and Public Policy</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 620</td><td> Court Services Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 625</td><td> Issues of Diversity in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 630</td><td> Law Enforcement Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 640</td><td> Corrections Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 650</td><td> Terrorism and Homeland Security Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 675</td><td> Special Topics in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS 685</td><td> Graduate Criminal Justice Capstone</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program at CTU Online is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in policy planning and development in the criminal justice system. As a graduate of the program, you could have the knowledge and skills needed to seek career opportunities in the courts, law enforcement and corrections agencies, research organizations, colleges, and government agencies associated with criminal justice. Positions you could pursue may include: </p> <ul><li>Police chief </li><li>Corrections administrator </li><li>Case manager </li><li>Postsecondary professor, criminal justice </li><li>Criminologist </li></ul><p><i>CTU does not guarantee employment or salary. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.</i></p>