Program in Criminal Justice Administration Saint Peter's University

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration Program

Saint Peter's College is proud to offer the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration. The program prepares professionals to ethically lead a diverse workforce within service-oriented governmental and non-profit organizations. The program provides an education at the graduate level that assists students in acquiring an understanding of theoretical and practical concepts, attainment of expert knowledge of the field, and superior management skills necessary for strategic decision-making and leadership.

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration is a 36 credit degree program. Students will choose a specialization of 12 credits in one of the following areas: Police Administration or Federal Law Enforcement Agency Administration. Examples of core courses include: US Constitution and Criminal Justice Administration; Criminal Justice Policy Formation and Analysis; Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Administration; Organization Behavior and Organizational Development; and Budgeting and Financial Management.

Application requirements include: application forms, official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, two letters of recommendation (three preferred), and a personal statement of 250-500 words. The General Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional.

About Saint Peter's College

Saint Peter's College is one of twenty-eight Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the only one in New Jersey. The educational mission of the college is inspired by the 450-year-old tradition of Jesuit education first established by Saint Ignatius Loyola. The tradition is manifested through the College's strong core curriculum, through personal care for its students and each other, and in the nurturing in men and women of high intellect and spiritual freedom, the tools for a lifetime of discernment and service as "men and women with and for others."

Reflective of the College's commitment to diversity, Saint Peter's College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Initially designated an HSI in 2000, in 2010-11 Saint Peter's was awarded its second Title V/HSI federal grant in ten years for up to $2,860,143 to expand and enhance academic offerings, program quality and institutional stability. Recently, US News and World Report (2011) ranked Saint Peter's College third in ethnic diversity among Master's comprehensive universities in the north. Moreover, the college was recognized as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by the United Nations in 2004.

Saint Peter's College offers a university education based on the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, service and faith. The college is dedicated to providing a high quality and affordable Jesuit education to our students. At Saint Peter's, the opportunities for personal growth are endless. Students at Saint Peter's College receive the personal attention, encouragement, and dedication of faculty members and staff that students need to graduate on time and go out into the world a "man or woman for others."

The main campus of Saint Peter's College covers nearly 25 acres in Jersey City, the state's second largest city. Jersey City's location near the Hudson River allows students to reach the cultural, academic, and financial resources of New York City after a train ride of 12 minutes. Culture and history is also plentiful in Jersey City, a revitalized location that is experiencing recent growth. The home of St. Peter's College features studios, cafes, museums, and galleries.

In addition to the advantages of its location, St. Peter's offers students small classes, attentive advisement, and career services. Students who attend this co-educational, liberal arts college in the backdrop of New York City can be prepared for leadership in a diverse, global society. The student body of the co-educational institution also exemplifies diversity, as students from throughout the US and over 60 countries attend Saint Peter's.

The graduate programs at St. Peter's College are offered in the fields of accountancy, business administration, criminal justice, education and nursing. Graduate degrees offered include Master of Arts degrees, Master of Science degrees, Master of Business Administration degrees, Master of Science in Nursing degrees, Doctor of Education degrees, Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees, Post-Master's Certificate Programs, and Post-Bachelor's Certification Programs.

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Police Administration Master of Arts (MA)
• Federal Law Enforcement Administration Master of Arts (MA)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees Not reported
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? Not reported
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Not reported
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• AppliedNot Reported
• AcceptedNot Reported
• Acceptance RateNot Reported
• EnrolledNot Reported
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic Not Reported
• Application Fee - International Not Reported
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesNot Reported
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesNot Reported

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsNot Reported
• Types of financial support availableNot Reported