Criminal Justice Administration Jobs and Career Outlook

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As crimes become more sophisticated and complex, justice administration professionals need updated skills to oversee the apprehension of criminals, coordinate with other agencies, and stay abreast of changing laws and policies. Individuals who have the ability to take a broad view of justice administration are in demand. Law enforcement employment is projected to grow by 10 percent from 2008 to 20181, and related jobs in the private sector are expected to increase by as much as 22 percent. 2

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a specialization in Justice Administration prepares graduates to succeed in a broad range of challenging careers such as:

  • Federal law enforcement
  • Emergency management and planning
  • Probation and parole
  • Criminal justice planning
  • Victim advocacy
  • Corporate risk assessment analyst
  • Loss prevention management
  • Risk compliance management
  • Corporate investigation
  • Corporate investigation management

Learn more about the career opportunities open to you with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration: Request more information today.

1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, accessed 6/25/10, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos160.htm#outlook
2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, accessed 6/25/10, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos157.htm#outlook