Justice Administration M.A.
Minimum Requirements for Justice Administration M.A.: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
| Justice Administration Program Requirements | ||
| Complete a minimum of 18 graduate UAF credits. | ||
| Receive a passing grade on a written comprehensive exam proctored in conjunction with the completion of JUST F690. | ||
Complete a non-research path that consists of 30 credits of coursework; or | ||
Complete a research path that consists of 30 credits of coursework where 6 credits are research project or thesis work. | ||
If a student elects to complete a thesis or project, receive a passing grade on an oral defense examination of a thesis or project. | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| JUST F605 | Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organizations | 3 |
| JUST F610 | Ethics in Criminal Justice Management | 3 |
| JUST F615 | Justice Program Planning/ Evaluation and Grant Writing | 3 |
| JUST F620 | Personnel Management in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| JUST F625 | Legal Aspect of Criminal Justice Management | 3 |
| JUST F640 | Community/Restorative Justice | 3 |
| JUST F690 | Seminar in Critical Issues and Criminal Justice Policy | 3 |
| Complete 9 credits JUST electives; or from approved areas: | 9 | |
Any approved F600-level ANTH, COM, HSEM, JOUR and MBA (or other approved discipline) course; or | ||
F400-level JUST, ANTH, BA, COM, HSEM, JOUR or LEAD electives (up to 6 credits); or | ||
F400-level (up to 6 credits) or graduate-level (up to 9 credits) credits may be used as substitutes if transferred from the FBI National Academy, Command and General Staff College, Command College, Southern Police Institute or similar programs approved by the American Council on Education (e.g., graduate certificate relevant to justice from another institution) | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Students with a GPA above 2.75 will be required to submit a score from the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Exam.
- Any students with a GPA lower than 2.75 will be required to submit scores from the GRE.
Roadmaps
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
- Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
- Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
- Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
- Courses with (*) are recommended.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| JUST F60520 | 3 | JUST F61520 | 3 |
| JUST F61020 | 3 | JUST F62020 | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | JUST F62520 | 3 |
| 9 | 9 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| JUST F64020 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| JUST F69020 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Be prepared to assume leading roles in the administration and management of justice agencies
- Engage with faculty and fellow students to develop and evidence strong oral communication skills appropriate for criminal justice agencies
- Be educated for employment and advancement in criminal justice professions
