Saint Leo University Online
Saint Leo University has been involved in educating criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years. The program is built on a strong foundation and Saint Leo's reputation of offering a high quality education that addresses the needs of working professionals through flexible and convenient schedules at an affordable cost.
Social and legal changes have increased both the importance and complexity of ethical leadership in the law enforcement profession. A strong commitment to a set of "core values"
Saint Leo University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program has been designed to provide criminal justice professionals with the values, knowledge base, and skills necessary to become creative and effective criminal justice agency administrators and workforce managers.
Saint Leo University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program is a "practical program of instruction" that enables our students to earn their degrees in the most convenient and efficient manner possible by scheduling classes on alternating weekends.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management Specialization
The curriculum of Saint Leo's Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management degree is designed for criminal justice administrators, first responders, government officials, and organizations that are faced with a myriad of challenges as a result of recent disasters and current world threats. The course of study is designed to yield an understanding of how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters on the first responders, hazard mitigation, and risk identification. In order to earn the degree with the concentration in critical incident management, a student must successfully complete the five core courses, the four critical incident management courses, and two elective courses.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science Specialization
The curriculum of Saint Leo's MSCJ - Forensic Science degree is designed to serve both active and aspiring criminal justice professionals. The curriculum provides and enhances the knowledge, skills, and values for the purpose of increasing the effectiveness, professionalism, and policy-making abilities of the criminal justice practitioners. This specialization introduces the student to how forensic science is used in the field of criminal justice.
The Master of Science in Critical Incident Management
The MS in Critical Incident Management is designed to prepare individuals from the public and private sectors, nongovernmental organizations, and the military to manage the diverse challenges facing our nation as a result of recent disasters and complex global threats. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to expose students to the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary for effectively managing a wide-range of critical incidents. Students will critically analyze historical and contemporary case studies to identify best practices for identifying threats, minimizing risk, and effectively leading organizations in times of crisis. Students will also gain an understanding of the sociological and psychological aspects of disasters and how these can impact those affected by catastrophic events.
Saint Leo University offers the following programs:
- Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Management
- Masters of Science in Criminal Justice
- Master of Science in Critical Incident Management
- MSCJ with Critical Incident Management Specialization
- MSCJ with Forensic Science Specialization
