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Professional Studies - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership

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Tuition USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Master
Deadline 2001-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location City of New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Professional Studies - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership at St. John's University is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Professional Studies - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  4. Location: New York City, United States, Italy

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Professional Studies - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Police and Homeland Security Leadership
  2. Critical Issues in Correctional Administration
  3. Constitution and Homeland Protection
  4. Criminal Justice Policy Formation and Analysis
  5. Leadership in Public Administration
  6. Ethical Leadership: Principles and Practices
  7. Research Courses
  8. Methods of Research in Criminal Justice
  9. Applied Research Project: The Capstone
  10. Leadership Issues in Critical Incident Management
  11. Criminological Theory
  12. Leadership Topics I
  13. Leadership Topics II
  14. Seminar in Stress Management
  15. Seminar in Global Terrorism
  16. Leadership in Media Relations
  17. Issues in Global Security
  18. Selected Topics I
  19. Organizational Dysfunction
  20. Court Administration and Leadership
  21. Contemporary Legal Problems in Criminal Justice
  22. Selected Topics II
  23. Leadership: A Global Perspective
  24. Leadership Thesis
  25. Organizational Behavior
  26. Organizational Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Applicants must submit an online application with the following materials:
  • Evidence of a Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • A record of scholarly achievement which is evidenced by a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Two letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant\xc2\x92s ability to achieve academic success at the graduate level of study
  • A thoughtful, well-written essay of approximately 300 words describing the applicant\xc2\x92s reasons for seeking this graduate degree

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,200 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact St. John's University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About St. John's University

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City of New York, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-11-17
  • Start Date 2018-01-17
  • Language English
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