Leadership, Policy, and Planning -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement will be exposed to effective leadership skills to guide planning in criminal justice organizations based on policy.

• Analyze how principles of Christian leadership can promote adherence to ethical codes of conduct.
• Apply creative management practices to improve organizational outcomes aligned with organizational needs.
• Analyze the appropriateness of policies to address various situations.

Research, Analysis, and Strategy -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement will be exposed to various forms of research and data analysis that inform the strategies of criminal justice professionals.

• Apply the correlates of criminal behavior and theories of criminality to crime prevention initiatives.
• Identify crime patterns based on various sources of criminal data information to assist in the deployment of resources.
• Use valid and reliable data for survey construction, sampling statistics and design, and interpreting data results to inform decision makers for strategic planning.