Criminal justice ms in Loma linda university

The MS in Criminal Justice emphasizes integrated behavioural health interventions, restorative justice, and community reintegration to address the prevention, early intervention, treatment and rehabilitation needs of persons at risk for or who have already been incarcerated. Students learn to work with social services, law enforcement, courts, probation and parole to support at risk, incarcerated and recently released inmates.

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Family reunification advocate, Criminal court social worker, Victim advocate, Correctional Counsellor, Juvenile or Criminal Rehabilitation Specialist

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The MS in Criminal Justice is a 48-unit program which emphasizes behavioral health interventions to address the prevention, early intervention, treatment and rehabilitation needs of persons at risk for or who have already been incarcerated. Students pursuing this degree work learn to work with social services, law enforcement, courts, public defenders, probation and parole to support at risk, incarcerated and recently released inmates. Students learn the importance of an integrated approach to behavioral health that supports restorative justice and community reintegration.

A four-year baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.Applicants must submit a completed application, including a personal statement; application fee; all college and/or university transcripts; and at least three letters of recommendation preferably one of which is from an academic source and one from a work supervisor.Applicants must meet the minimum academic and professional compatibility criteria established by the program. These criteria include:A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with lower grade point averages will be considered if the last 45-quarter credits (30 semester units) of non-field practica coursework shows significant improvement or if they have additional attributes that demonstrate preparedness and an appropriate fit for graduate education in the area of Criminal Justice. Work and volunteer experiences must be verified by employer/supervisor statements on official agency stationery. Further consideration will also be given to individuals who provide evidence of additional graduate coursework, certifications, and/or training that illustrate preliminary preparation for a career in Criminal Justice. Students who are admitted to the Criminal Justice Program with a cumulative G.P.A. below 3.0 may be required to participate in individualized academic assessment and a targeted learning assistance program.

Forensic mental health therapist (combined with a licensable mental health degree), Family reunification advocate, Juvenile justice/criminal court social worker (combined with a BSW/MSW), Victim/witness advocate, Correctional Counselor, Juvenile or Criminal Rehabilitation Specialist, Administrator/program director.

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