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Criminal Justice
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Program Highlights
- Understand the system: Understand the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, and corrections within the American criminal justice system. Â
- Evaluate policies: Develop an understanding of criminal justice policies and procedures and explore how they affect diverse social groups. Â
- Develop knowledge: Develop high-level ethical reasoning, analytical skills, research skills, and professional knowledge. Â
- Analyze law: Understand substantive, procedural, and evidentiary law in theory and in practice.Â
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, CCJS 100)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 230)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 340)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 345)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 350) or any upper-level CCJS course
- (3 Credits, CCJS 360) or any upper-level CCJS course
- (3 Credits, CCJS 380)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 341)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 352) or any upper-level CCJS course
- (3 Credits, CCJS 497)
- (3 Credits, CCJS 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you obtain the skills you need to succeed in local/state law enforcement, federal law enforcement, criminal justice administration, or private safety and security roles. For example, graduates might take on positions such as police officer, criminal investigator, forensic investigator, crime intelligence analyst, case manager, correctional officer, and more. Please note that many law enforcement roles require successful graduation from a police academy.Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $324 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Public Safety Administration
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Program Highlights
- Analyze best practices: Analyze the unique aspects and best professional practices associated with the field of public safety administration within the United States.
- Learn legal frameworks: Analyze the legal framework within the United States that outlines the obligations and limitations of public safety entities with respect to their employees, constituents, and the public at large.
- Evaluate challenges: Evaluate the challenges associated with the professional obligation to address concurrent public safety emergencies and the challenges associated with the development of effective corresponding mitigation plans.
- Consider ethical frameworks: Evaluate the unique ethical framework associated with the field of public safety administration and the corresponding decision-making process required of public safety professionals.
- Assess leadership skills: Assess the leadership attributes most commonly associated with exceptional professionals within the field of public safety administration.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, PSAD 302)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 304)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 306)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 408)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 410)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 414)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
- (3 Credits, FINC 331)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 317)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 495)
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
Career Preparation
This program is a great fit for mid-level professionals in public safety administration who are looking to advance in their careers by honing their skills in leadership, data analysis, and threat management. The skills you learn in this program can be applied to careers in the public sector, the non-profit sector, the government, or the military. Potential job titles available for graduates of this program include public safety director, emergency management administrator, school safety and security director, occupational health and safety specialist, and battalion chief.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $324 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
The online master’s degree in digital forensics and cyber investigation from University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to prepare you to meet the growing demand for investigative, leadership, and executive skills in analyzing and mitigating cyber crime. Learn how to determine whether a digital system has been attacked or compromised, and master reliable methods to identify, preserve, analyze, and present evidence for legal prosecution and administrative proceedings.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Core Courses Â
(3 Credits, DFCS 605)
(3 Credits, DFCS 615)
(3 Credits, DFCS 625)
(3 Credits, DFCS 635)Â
(3 Credits, DFCS 645)
Elective Courses
Take four 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Digital Forensics Elective Courses) for a total of 12 credits.
Capstone Course
(3 Credits, DFCS 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in government organizations, the private sector, and law enforcement agencies in the areas of computer and digital crime.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend having a background in computing and programming for this program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $694 per credit (in-state)
- $694 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.