• Program Overview

    In West Field University's Criminal Justice department, we venture into the realm of justice and order with the precision of a detective's magnifying glass. Our seasoned faculty members foster an environment where students can unravel the intricacies of the law. They guide the development of knowledge, skills, and the critical analysis needed to excel in the ever-evolving world of criminal justice.

  • FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL LAW AND JUSTICE SYSTEMS:

    Our journey starts with the foundation of justice. Just as the cornerstone of a legal case is built with precision, our program establishes a robust grounding in fundamental criminal justice principles. This ensures students gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate workings within the field of law and its operations.

  • PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

    West Field University's Criminal Justice department is the stage for professional growth and legal connections to flourish. Our students immerse themselves in a world filled with opportunities, from legal symposiums and justice conferences to thought-provoking discussions with guest experts. We extend the boundaries of their legal exploration, painting a vivid picture of professional development and a network of legal advocates.

Crime Management (CJ-244)

Psychology Of Different People explores the psychological aspects of diverse populations in the criminal justice system. Topics include cultural competence, mental health, and diversity awareness.

Psychology Of Different People (CJ-353)

Corrections examines the principles and practices of correctional institutions and programs. Students learn about rehabilitation, sentencing, and the challenges of the correctional system.

Current Issues In Criminal Justice (CJ-449)

Issues In Criminal Justice delves into critical topics and debates within the field. Students explore ethical dilemmas, policy issues, and emerging concerns in criminal justice.

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (CJ-720)

Laws And Criminal Procedures delves into the legal framework of the criminal justice system. Students study criminal laws, court procedures, and legal principles relevant to criminal justice.

Laws And Criminal Procedures (CJ-846)

Introduction To Construction Management provides an overview of construction project management. Students learn about project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and construction processes.

Interviewing And Interrogation (POL-169)

Study interviewing and interrogation, emphasizing the techniques and principles of effective interviewing and interrogation in law enforcement. Analyze communication strategies, interrogation methods, and ethical considerations.

Methods In Policing (POL-412)

Learn about methods in policing, focusing on research methods, data analysis, and evidence-based practices in law enforcement. Analyze policing research, data collection, and research methodologies.

Police Administration (POL-673)

Study police administration, focusing on the management and administration of law enforcement agencies. Analyze law enforcement leadership, administrative practices, and the organization of police departments.

Strategies For Multicultural Law Enforcement (POL-751)

Discuss strategies for multicultural law enforcement, emphasizing diversity, cultural competence, and inclusive policing practices. Analyze cultural awareness, community relations, and the challenges of policing in diverse communities.

Leadership And Ethics In Policing (POL-908)

Gain insights into leadership and ethics in policing, focusing on ethical decision-making, professional ethics, and leadership principles in law enforcement. Analyze ethical dilemmas, ethical leadership, and the role of ethics in policing.

Cost Of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MCJ) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At West Field University, we embrace the intersection of affordability and opportunity. Our dedication to accessible education guarantees that exceptional learning is not coupled with exorbitant costs. We create pathways to knowledge, granting students the opportunity to flourish without the weight of excessive tuition expenses, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Crime Management (CJ-244)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probation And Parole In Criminal Justice  
     Juvenile Court And Juvenile Justice                           
     Evolution Of Probation  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probation And The Courts: History And Administration  
     Sentencing And The Persistence Investigation (Psi)  
     American Prisons And Community-Based Corrections  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Parole And The Indeterminate Sentence  
     Parole Administration And Services  
     The Philosophical Theories Of Punishment  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probation And Parole Officers  
     Probation And Parole Supervision  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probation Programs  
     The Intermediate Punishments  
     Probation And Parole In The Twenty-First Century  

Psychology Of Different People (CJ-353)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introducing Social Psychology  
     Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research  
     Social Cognition: How We Think About The Social World  
     Social Perception: How We Come To Understand Other People  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Self Knowledge: How We Come To Understand Ourselves  
     The Need To Justify Our Actions: Costs And Benefits Of Dissonance Reduction
     Attitudes And Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts And Feelings  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Conformity: Influencing Behavior  
     Group Processes: Influence In Social Groups  
     Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions To Close Relationships  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Pro-Social Behavior: Why Do People Help?  
     Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?  
     Prejudice: Causes And Cures
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Making A Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining A Sustainable Future  
     Social Psychology And Health  
     Social Psychology And The Law  

Current Issues In Criminal Justice (CJ-449)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Recruitment And Selection  
     Training The Police  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Development Of The Professional Policing Model  
     New Policing Philosophies And Strategies  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Police Organization  
     Police Field Work  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Measuring Police Performance  
     Police Misconduct  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Police Accountability: Internal And External Mechanisms  
     Technology And The Police  
     Next Steps And Challenges For Police  

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (CJ-720)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective  
     Crime, Transnational Crime And Justice  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An American Perspective On Criminal Law  
     Legal Traditions  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Substantive Law And Procedural Law In The Four Legal Traditions  
     An International Perspective On Policing  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective On Courts  
     An International Perspective On Corrections  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An International Perspective On Juvenile Justice  
     Japan: Examples Of Effectiveness And Borrowing  

Laws And Criminal Procedures (CJ-846)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fourth Amendment Standards: Probable Cause To Search, Warrants And Exceptions  
     The Concept Of Stop And Frisk  
     Arrest And Seizure Of The Person  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Fourth Amendment Searches And Seizures: Houses, Persons, Motor Vehicles And Effects  
     Special Problem Searches: Administrative, Inventory, School, Airport, And Work Searches  
     Principles Of The Exclusionary Rule: Remedies And Exceptions To Constitutional Violations  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Miranda Warnings And Practice  
     Confession And The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination     
     Identification Procedures: Constitutional Considerations  
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Decision To Prosecute: Indictment Or Information  
     Plea Bargaining And Guilty Pleas: Constitutional Standards  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Pretrial Criminal Procedure: Preliminary Hearing, Bail, Right To Counsel, Speedy Trial, Double Jeopardy, And Collateral Estoppel  
     The Trial: Constitutional Rights And Trial Practice:  Jury Trial, Right To Counsel,  Due Process, And Equal Protection  
     Appellate Practice And Other Post Trial Remedies  

Interviewing And Interrogation (POL-169)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Law Office Environment
     The Client: Plaintiff'S Perspective
     The Client: Defendant'S Perspective.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Opposing Party
     Fact Witnesses
     Special Issues With Witnesses
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Documentary Evidence
     E-Documents And Other Computer Discovery Issues
     Background Resources
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Expert Witnesses
     Real And Demonstrative Evidence
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Witness Preparation
     Ending The Litigation

Methods In Policing (POL-412)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Historical Development
     Levels And Functions
     Police Subculture
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Organization And Administration
     On Patrol
     Community-Oriented Policing And Problem Solving (Copps)
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Criminal Investigation
     Extraordinary Problems And Methods
     The Rule Of Law
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Accountability
     Civil Liability
     Issues And Trends
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Comparative Perspectives
     Technology Review
     Focus On The Future

Police Administration (POL-673)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Historical Development
     Policing Today
     Intelligence, Terrorism, And Homeland Security
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Politics And Police Administration: External Influences And Controls
     Organizational Theory
     Organizational Design
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Leadership
     Planning And Decision Making
     Organizational Communication
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Resource Management
     Labor Relations
     Financial Management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Stress And Police Personnel
     Legal Aspects Of Police Administration
     Organizational Change And The Future

Strategies For Multicultural Law Enforcement (POL-751)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Multicultural Communities: Challenges For Law Enforcement
     A Microcosm Of Society  
     Recruitment, Retention, And Promotions
     Cross-Cultural Communication
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Law Enforcement Contact With Asian/Pacific Americans  
     Law Enforcement Contact With African Americans
     Law Enforcement Contact With Latino/Hispanic Americans
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Law Enforcement Contact With Arab Americans And Middle Eastern Groups  
     Law Enforcement Contact With Native Americans
     Law Enforcement And The War On Terrorism
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Multicultural Law Enforcement And Homeland Security
     Hate/Bias Crimes
     Hate/Bias Crimes: Reporting And Tracking    
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Racial Profiling    
     Peace Officer Image And Cultural Sensitivity
     Emerging Strategies, Roles, And Technology For Peace Officers

Leadership And Ethics In Policing (POL-908)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Historical Perspective    
     Police Culture    
     Purposes And Principles Of Police Organization
     Operating Principles  
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Art And Style Of Proactive Police Leadership    
     Proactive Communication And Information Management
     Proactive Police Technology For The Twenty-First Century    
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Patrol Operations And Community Policing
     Basic Line Functions
     Administrative/Staff Functions    
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Auxiliary Functions    
     Human Resource Management
     Training Policies  
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Proactive Planning: Operational And Fiscal    
     Collective Bargaining And Police Management
     The Future Of Proactive Police Management    
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