Justice Administration

Graduate Certificate, M.A. Degree

The justice discipline represents a melding of theoretical and applied concepts, and the M.A. degree in justice administration reflects that dichotomy. Consequently, students not only explore theoretical models associated with different aspects of the criminal justice system but also study its structure and administration.

The M.A. degree in justice administration has been designed as a web-based degree program in order to accommodate the needs of justice professionals for whom taking a two-year leave of absence from their profession is not feasible, or for whom relocating to the Fairbanks vicinity is not possible. The M.A. degree program has attracted justice professionals from throughout the country who have found the flexibility of a web-based format useful.

The graduate certificate in justice administration has been designed as a web-based degree program in order to accommodate the needs of justice professionals for whom taking a year's leave of absence from their profession is not feasible, or for whom relocating to the Fairbanks vicinity is not possible. The graduate certificate program offers candidates an opportunity to pursue graduate-level work without expending the time or resources needed for a full graduate degree.

Minimum Requirements for Justice Administration Graduate Certificate: 12 credits; M.A.: 30 credits

Learn more about the master’s degree in justice administration, including an overview of the program, career opportunities and more.

College of Liberal Arts
Justice Program
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