Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership, Master of Professional Studies

Admission

Applicants must submit an online application with the following materials:

• Evidence of a Bachelor’s 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’s ability to achieve academic success at the graduate level of study
• A thoughtful, well-written essay of approximately 300 words describing the applicant’s reasons for seeking this graduate degree

Scholarships and Grants

Students currently working in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and related agencies are eligible for a 33% tuition grant.

You will be requested to provide supporting evidence. Please contact Ms. Patricia Bartolomeo at [email protected] for the information required to apply for the Law Enforcement Discount.

A limited number of Graduate Assistantships from the University are available for highly qualified candidates pursuing graduate study.

Contact

For more information about admission to this graduate program, please contact us directly at the campus of your choice:

Office of Graduate Admission - Queens Campus
718-990-1601
[email protected]

Department Faculty

Please see a list of our Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Homeland Security faculty.

Courses

Offered through St. John’s Collins College of Professional Studies, this innovative 36-credit program is designed to prepare students to meet the emerging leadership challenges in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Administration.

The thematic core of the graduate program addresses the study of leadership in all the components of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice, including the Police Service, Courts and Corrections. Courses address the multifaceted challenges leaders face in these agencies. The study of ethical leadership principles pervades the entire curriculum and is the thematic link that provides the graduate program with its unique analytical approach to organizational decision-making.

The degree conforms to St. John’s University’s long-established excellence in education by linking theory with professional practice. This integrative approach gives practitioners the knowledge and skills needed for leadership positions in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership.

The program is offered on both the Queens and Staten Island campuses and at our Long Island Graduate Center. Additionally, the University is exploring several off-campus sites, including various law enforcement academies.

Program Benefits

• Students employed in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Agencies are granted a 33% Public Service Scholarship
• Enroll in courses that are conveniently scheduled to accommodate working professionals
• Take courses in three delivery modes: Conventional Classroom; Online; and Hybrid Classes
• Participate in classes taught by outstanding faculty, all of whom have been practitioners and leaders in their respective fields
• Attend classes with other professionals with similar interests and goals
• Join a diverse student body
• Attend full-or part-time
• Receive one-on-one academic advisement
• Participate in internships
• Obtain assistance in career planning at the University Career Center
• Network with alumni for career development and job opportunities

Online Learning

Earn Your Degree Online

Pursue your St. John’s degree entirely on your computer. Our fully accredited Online Learning programs allow you to take courses electronically. Log in at your convenience to enter our virtual classrooms, learn from our accomplished faculty, and engage with classmates.

Our online courses offer the same high academic quality that students experience on campus. Professors deliver lectures and post assignments via Blackboard, our electronic course management system. Students use it to attend virtual classes, share documents, take exams, and exchange ideas with faculty and classmates.

A Fully Academic Experience
You also enjoy the outstanding services available to all St. John’s students, for example:

• Eligibility for scholarships and financial aid
• Tuition and fees identical to those for on-campus courses
• Access to library collections, career services, mentoring, and other academic resources.

Contact us for more information about online learning at St. John’s.

Please note that California residents in online programs at out of state nonprofit institutions, like St. John’s University are ineligible for all forms of federal aid, including federal student loans based on current federal state authorization rules.

Additional Information

Background Information

On September 11, 2001, first-responders and those who work in the American Criminal Justice System recognized instantly that their professions had changed dramatically. From that fateful and horrific day forward, it was apparent that America’s public safety system and network had to be reconceptualized and expanded; it had to be reengineered at the local, state, and federal levels of government to address new and emerging terrorist threats. This, of course, was a complex task that involved extensive planning and the coordination of numerous emergency management agencies, law enforcement departments, and private sector organizations. It also involved our government having to make several legislative and policy decisions to balance the frequently conflicting demands of freedom versus order.

An entirely new and equally pressing demand was placed on the St. John’s University Criminal Justice faculty to reengineer its existing Criminal Justice Leadership Program to reflect and respond to the rapid changes that were taking place in homeland security, the police service, the courts and the correctional service.

The result of all this fine-tuning and curriculum reengineering is the new and creative Graduate Program in Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Leadership.

Career Outcomes