Program Overview

The online Executive Master of Administration of Justice program (eMAJ) is uniquely designed to meet the growing demand for mid-career professionals working in the area of law enforcement, courts, corrections, or social services. The program is delivered 100% online and is administered through the Blackboard Academic Suites. These platforms include live chats, online lectures, virtual classrooms, and teleconferencing capabilities. The basic requirements for the eMAJ degree are as follows: five years related work experience, completion of a bachelor’s degree, and two letters of recommendation. There is no GRE requirement for this program. Online eMAJ students must complete 36 credit hours for the degree. The degree is designed to be completed during a two-year period of full-time study.

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Overview and Teaching Methods

The Executive Master of Administration of Justice (eMAJ) program is uniquely designed to meet the growing demand for mid-career professionals working in the area of law enforcement, courts, corrections, or social services. The program is delivered 100% online and is administered through the Blackboard Academic Suites. These platforms include live chats, online lectures, virtual classrooms, and teleconferencing capabilities.

Why Earn a Masters in Administration of Justice?

You have the flexibility to complete your degree entirely online, helping you better manage your work, personal, and academic commitments.

Earning a Master’s in Administration of Justice can offer numerous benefits, including:

1. Career Advancement

2. Specialized Knowledge

3. Leadership, Research, and Networking Opportunities

4. Improved Critical Thinking Skills

5. Impact on Public Policy

6. Flexibility in Career Pathways

7. Enhanced Professional Credibility

8. Personal Fulfillment

Prospective Careers:

• Criminal Lawyer
• Policy Analyst
• Criminal Investigator
• Judicial Administrator
• Social Justice Advocate
• Educator
• Law Enforcement or Corrections Supervisor

Faculty Research Highlights

Dr. Howard Henderson

Currently, Dr. Henderson’s research focuses on criminal justice policy analysis and evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on evaluating risk assessment instruments, disparities, and pretrial diversion programs. His work examines critical intersections between public health and criminal justice, particularly studying structural inequities' impact on justice outcomes, substance use treatment implementation, and trauma-informed interventions.

Key Research Areas:

• Predictive bias in criminal justice risk assessment and culturally responsive research methods

• Public health disparities and substance use treatment in justice settings

• Gun violence prevention and community-based public safety initiatives

Admission Criteria

Applicants must provide:

1. Evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
2. Current or previous employment in the field of criminal justice, social services, military, or fields
3. An official transcript of all undergraduate coursework
4. A grade point average in all undergraduate work of 2.50 (C+) or better or a grade point average of 3.0 on the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work
5. Submission of a typed personal statement essay of 250 words or more stating career objectives, and reasons for desiring admission
6. Two letters of recommendation
7. A current professional résumé
8. Note: The GRE is not required
9. Official transcripts and payment (if not paying online) should be mailed to:
   The Graduate School
   Texas Southern University
   TSU Box #1254
   3100 Cleburne
   Houston, TX 77004
   
   Additional documents can also be emailed to our graduate admissions email address at: graduateadmissions@tsu.edu. Please be sure to mail the application fee of $50 check or money order, (payable to Texas Southern University), to the address above. No applications will be processed without payment of the application fee.

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