Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Become a more effective leader by gaining a greater understanding of the criminal and juvenile justice process and the causes and conditions that contribute to criminal behavior.

Simpson College’s Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice (MACJ) is designed to meet the educational needs of criminal justice professionals currently employed in the system and those seeking a career.

Students enrolled in Simpson’s MACJ program will better understand the criminal and juvenile justice process, the causes and conditions contributing to criminal behavior, the relevant issues in law enforcement, administrative challenges, the adjudication process, and the correctional system. Social justice, fairness, and integrity in one’s professional responses to others are integral to Simpson College’s overall mission and will be consistent themes evident in MACJ coursework.

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In pursuit of the mission of the program, the MACJ learning objectives are:

To apply criminological and criminal justice theory to concrete situations. Rationale: effective policy development requires a theoretical application to deal with problematic situations constructively.
Analyzing and interpreting criminological and criminal justice system data. Rationale: good policy decisions are dependent on critical thought and evidence-based evaluations.
Formulate ethical responses to professional situations. Rationale: Ethical behavior in relationships with colleagues and the public, as well as ethical decision-making practices, are necessary to help ensure a just and fair criminal justice system.

Why Simpson College for Criminal Justice?

Career Readiness in Law Enforcement and Beyond

Studying criminal justice will take you from traditional law enforcement to modern-day global security. By understanding the operation of and interactions between components of the criminal justice system in the United States, you will be prepared for a variety of careers protecting the safety of others.