Justice Administration M.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Justice Administration M.A.: 30 credits

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 F605Administration and Management of Criminal Justice Organizations3
JUST F610Ethics in Criminal Justice Management3
JUST F615Justice Program Planning/ Evaluation and Grant Writing3
JUST F620Personnel Management in Criminal Justice3
JUST F625Legal Aspect of Criminal Justice Management3
JUST F640Community/Restorative Justice3
JUST F690Seminar in Critical Issues and Criminal Justice Policy3
Complete 9 credits JUST electives; or from approved areas: 9
6 credits of JUST F698 (Project); or 6 credits of JUST F699 (Thesis)
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 Credits30
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Admission Requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs.

  1. Submit an application for admission
  2. Submit official transcripts
  3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted 
  4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae
  5. Submit statement of academic goals
  6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information:

  • Submit an academic or professional writing sample that sufficiently demonstrates your writing skills (e.g. term paper, research report, written assignment, etc.)

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
JUST F605203JUST F615203
JUST F610203JUST F620203
Program Elective3JUST F625203
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
JUST F640203Program Elective3
JUST F690203Program Elective3
 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

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of 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