Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (M.A.)
Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/online-ma-law-enforcement-executive-leadership
Program Code: EC_LEEL_MA
The M.A. in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership program provides a challenging and unique curriculum, delivered through an online format, completed over 30 credit hours and within six semesters.
Taught by experienced and knowledgeable professors, the curriculum enables students to acquire the necessary skills and tools to analyze complex public sector challenges and manage the day-to day operations of public agencies.
Admissions Details
The Office of Graduate Affairs processes all applications and offers an overview of the application process. Specific details regarding this program's admissions details are outlined below.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (up to 550 words, about two pages)
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended
- Letters of recommendation (2) from academic and/or professional references
International applicants are welcome. Please review the College's frequently asked admissions questions for supplemental requirements.
Application and Enrollment Dates
The program operates on a rolling admissions schedule where students may begin their studies in either the Fall or Spring semester.
Curriculum Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, as listed below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ELMP 6664 | Current Legal Issues | 3 |
| HRTD 6600 | Police Executive Leadership | 3 |
| HRTD 6630 | Ethical Policing | 3 |
| HRTD 6640 | Evidence Based Policing & Data | 3 |
| HRTD 6644 | Resilient Policing | 3 |
| HRTD 6646 | Crisis Communication and Media Relations | 3 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Select One Track | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Available Tracks
Scientist-Practitioner
Track Code: LSC
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-Practitioner Track - Select Four (4) Courses | 12 | |
| Intro to Human Resource Devl | ||
| Consulting Skills | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Track Code: LEM
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Management and Homeland Security Track - Select Four (4) Courses | 12 | |
| Essential Communication for Cr | ||
| Risk Management & Incident Com | ||
| Business Continuity | ||
| Cybersecurity | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Professional
Track Code: LPF
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Track - Select Four (4) Courses | 12 | |
| Personnel Administration | ||
| Budgeting, Personnel & Resourc | ||
| Internal Affairs | ||
| Police Reform | ||
| Crime Prevention | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Individualized
Track Code: LIN
Required Credits: 12 (4 courses)
Based on course offerings and student interests, students often take courses across tracks. In such cases, students who take courses across concentrations should select the Individualized option. For questions regarding program requirements, please contact your advisor.
Plan of Study
Requirements for the program are outlined in the "Requirements" tab of this Catalogue. This Planner tab offers a sample semester-by-semester model schedule which accounts for historical course availability. For timely completion of the program, students must routinely meet with their assigned academic advisor to carefully plan their schedule based on available courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| HRTD 6600 | Police Executive Leadership | 3 |
| HRTD 6640 | Evidence Based Policing & Data | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HRTD 6644 | Resilient Policing | 3 |
| Selected Track Course #1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ELMP 6664 | Current Legal Issues | 3 |
| Selected Track Course #2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HRTD 6630 | Ethical Policing | 3 |
| Selected Track Course #3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HRTD 6630 | Ethical Policing | 3 |
| Selected Track Course #4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Track Selection
Choose One Track. Four courses are required: 12 credits in total.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-Practitioner Track | ||
| HRTD 8891 | Directed Research | 3 |
| HRTD 7100 | Selected Topics | 3 |
| HRTD 6501 | Intro to Human Resource Devl | 3 |
| HRTD 6506 | Consulting Skills | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Management and Homeland Security Track | ||
| HRTD 6610 | Essential Communication for Cr | 3 |
| HRTD 6620 | Risk Management & Incident Com | 3 |
| HRTD 6622 | Business Continuity | 3 |
| HRTD 6624 | Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Track | ||
| HRTD 6650 | Budgeting, Personnel & Resourc | 3 |
| ELMP 6667 | Personnel Administration | 3 |
| HRTD 6656 | Crime Prevention | 3 |
| HRTD 6654 | Police Reform | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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