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. (MC3)
• 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.

Law Enforcement Strategic Planning -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Law Enforcement will be exposed to various skills needed by modern Law Enforcement agencies.

• Create a tactical plan for a specific jurisdiction that involves various agencies.
• Develop an administrative and strategic plan which addresses various community needs and incorporates various departmental policies and practices.
• Develop strategies law enforcement officers can use to create positive relationships with people of different cultures, and backgrounds.
• Use technology to conduct analysis and present law enforcement data.
• Communicate law enforcement information effectively through writing.