Doctor of Philosophy – Criminal Justice (Ph.D.)
The Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice is awarded based on successful completion of the prescribed classes. Upon completion of the instructional phase of the program, students are advanced to candidacy and must submit for approval, a dissertation proposal and pilot study. The Dissertation Committee, which consists of a Chair and three members selected from the faculty and professional community, will then oversee the candidates successful completion of a 75,000 word (between 180 – 300 page) dissertation, which must be publicly defended.
Doctor of Juridical Science – Judicial Studies (J.S.D.)
The Doctor of Juridical Science, with specialization in Judicial Studies, is awarded based on successful completion of prescribed classes. Once completed, students are advanced to candidacy and must submit for approval, a dissertation proposal and pilot study. The Dissertation Committee, which consists of a Chair and three members selected from the faculty and professional community, will then oversee the candidates successful completion of a 75,000 word (between 180 – 300 page) dissertation, which must be publicly defended. The J.S.D. – Judicial Studies has been specifically designed to provide candidates with extensive education in academic areas pertinent to the bench and includes concentration in the American judiciary, court jurisdiction and efficiency, court administration, legal and judicial reasoning, the philosophy of law, and analytical methods.
The Doctor of Juridical Science, with specialization in Judicial Studies, is awarded based on successful completion of prescribed classes. Once completed, students are advanced to candidacy and must submit for approval, a dissertation proposal and pilot study. The Dissertation Committee, which consists of a Chair and three members selected from the faculty and professional community, will then oversee the candidates successful completion of a 75,000 word (between 180 – 300 page) dissertation, which must be publicly defended. The J.S.D. – Judicial Studies has been specifically designed to provide candidates with extensive education in academic areas pertinent to the bench and includes concentration in the American judiciary, court jurisdiction and efficiency, court administration, legal and judicial reasoning, the philosophy of law, and analytical methods.
Master of Laws – Judicial Studies (LL.M.)
The Master of Laws degree concentrates in the discipline of judicial studies and may be awarded only to holders of a Juris Doctorate, who successfully complete the prescribed program of study requirements and the Master’s thesis. Master’s thesis topics must be approved by the Thesis Chair prior to the candidate commencing authoring of the paper. All students are required to complete a thesis proposal prior to initiating research and defend the thesis in a public forum.
The Master of Laws degree concentrates in the discipline of judicial studies and may be awarded only to holders of a Juris Doctorate, who successfully complete the prescribed program of study requirements and the Master’s thesis. Master’s thesis topics must be approved by the Thesis Chair prior to the candidate commencing authoring of the paper. All students are required to complete a thesis proposal prior to initiating research and defend the thesis in a public forum.
Juris Doctorate – J.D.
The Juris Doctorate degree at the National Institute for Law and Justice Education is a four year program of study designed for adult learners that blends synchronous and asynchronous instruction within a comprehensive curriculum specifically to prepare law school students for careers as practicing attorneys. The JD is designed to meet all requirements prescribed by the California State Bar and the American Bar Association.
The Juris Doctorate degree at the National Institute for Law and Justice Education is a four year program of study designed for adult learners that blends synchronous and asynchronous instruction within a comprehensive curriculum specifically to prepare law school students for careers as practicing attorneys. The JD is designed to meet all requirements prescribed by the California State Bar and the American Bar Association.
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (M.A.)
Candidates for the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice is awarded based upon successful completion of the prescribed classes for this degree program and. Upon completion of the instructional phase of the program, students are advanced to candidacy and must submit for approval, a thesis proposal and pilot study. The Thesis Committee, which consists of a Chair and three members selected from the faculty and professional community, will then oversee the candidates successful completion of a 75,000 word (between 180 – 300 page) thesis, which must be publicly defended. There is no provision for the acceptance of transfer credit to this program of instruction. Specializations must be declared by each student at the time of acceptance to the program within one of the following areas; Justice Administration, Crime Analysis, Corrections Management, Forensic Medicine, Securities and Exchange Enforcement, Training and Human Resources, Judicial Studies, Police and Prison Chaplaincy, Military Law Enforcement, National Security, or Justice Systems Management.
Criminology
Criminal Justice Administration
Crime Analysis
Corrections Management
Justice Systems Management
Justice Training and Development
Judicial Studies
Police and Prison Chaplaincy
Police Executive Leadership
Military Law Enforcement and Security
National Security and Intelligence
Securities and Exchange Enforcement
Special Operations and Emergency Management Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Law
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts in Law
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Candidates for the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice is awarded based upon successful completion of the prescribed classes for this degree program and. Upon completion of the instructional phase of the program, students are advanced to candidacy and must submit for approval, a thesis proposal and pilot study. The Thesis Committee, which consists of a Chair and three members selected from the faculty and professional community, will then oversee the candidates successful completion of a 75,000 word (between 180 – 300 page) thesis, which must be publicly defended. There is no provision for the acceptance of transfer credit to this program of instruction. Specializations must be declared by each student at the time of acceptance to the program within one of the following areas; Justice Administration, Crime Analysis, Corrections Management, Forensic Medicine, Securities and Exchange Enforcement, Training and Human Resources, Judicial Studies, Police and Prison Chaplaincy, Military Law Enforcement, National Security, or Justice Systems Management.
Criminology
Criminal Justice Administration
Crime Analysis
Corrections Management
Justice Systems Management
Justice Training and Development
Judicial Studies
Police and Prison Chaplaincy
Police Executive Leadership
Military Law Enforcement and Security
National Security and Intelligence
Securities and Exchange Enforcement
Special Operations and Emergency Management Leadership
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Law
The Bachelor of Arts in Law involves a cumulative total of 184 quarter units taken from the lower and upper division core, as well as from general electives. A grade of C or better in each class is required for successful completion of the program.
The Bachelor of Arts in Law involves a cumulative total of 184 quarter units taken from the lower and upper division core, as well as from general electives. A grade of C or better in each class is required for successful completion of the program.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice involves a cumulative total of 184 quarter units taken from the lower and upper division core, as well as from general electives. A grade of C or better in each class is required for successful completion of the program.
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice involves a cumulative total of 184 quarter units taken from the lower and upper division core, as well as from general electives. A grade of C or better in each class is required for successful completion of the program.
Associate of Arts (A.A.) – Law
The Associate of Arts degree in Law requires successful completion of forty-eight units of lower division core classes, along with successful completion of forty-eight units of instruction in general education.
Associate of Arts (A.A.) – Criminal Justice
The Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice requires successful completion of forty-eight units of core classes, along with the successful completion of forty-eight units of instruction in general education.