The Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree program is designed to provide executive-level organizational leadership skills for law enforcement supervisory and management professionals. The program is developed to formulate real time management solutions with an emphasis on the administering of policies, procedures, and guidelines for the law enforcement executive leader. Criminal justice agencies operate in divisions, sections, and bureaus and other sub-system categories. There are functions associated with each category and this master’s curriculum will help the learner prepare to implement and execute these functions. The MSLEEL program educates executives, managers, line-level supervisors, and persons interested in becoming executive leaders in the criminal justice field.
Quick Facts:
- Credits required: 36
- Cost per credit: $545
- Program length: 2 years (full-time status)
- Max transfer credits: 6 credits
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University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
Time to degree completion can be shortened by accelerating completion of courses and through credits accepted in transfer.
Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible for transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
What you’ll study
Communicate in writing utilizing clear direction, guidance, and procedures with others in most organizational settings to include vertical and horizontal in a criminal justice environment.
Employ appropriate oral communication skills to successfully interact with people from a variety of experiences and backgrounds in a variety of situations.
Employ appropriate analytical models and apply critical reasoning processes to complex executive level organizational issues and provide the overarching philosophy for resolution.
Acquire a keen awareness, identification, and genuine sensitivity to the diversity of cultures involved in a criminal justice operational environment.
Analyze information and formulate executive-level alternatives for resolution.
Apply and analyze quantifiable numerical data and make intelligent and rational decisions that support a criminal justice agency.
Maximize the use of research and statistical methodologies to apply in executive-level management decisions in the area of theoretical analysis.
Demonstrate competent ethical, legal, and professional conduct issues which fosters behaviors and decisions that meet a high duty of trust and reliability in all management decisions.
Potential career paths may be found in the following industries:
Education
Legal Investigation
Law enforcement
Emergency Management
Criminal Justice Policy
CalSouthern cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement.
Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE MSLEEL | 36 |
Courses + Credits
Below, you’ll find the required courses for the CalSouthern Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree program.
Required Core Courses
- LE 6500 Organizational Leadership Communication — 3-credits
- LE 6510 Law Enforcement Code of Ethics — 3-credits
- LE 6520 Budgeting Development/Analysis — 3-credits
- LE 6530 Homeland Security Strategic Application — 3-credits
- LE 6540 Police Management of Technology — 3-credits
- LE 6550 Police Administrative Policy Operations — 3-credits
- LE 6560 Strategic Organizational Planning — 3-credits
- LE 6570 Executive Corrections Management — 3-credits
- LE 6580 Contemporary Criminal Justice Trends — 3-credits
- LE 6590 Administration of Police Executive Systems — 3-credits
- LE 6600 Cultural Competency in Criminal Justice — 3-credits
- CAP 6100 MSLEEL Capstone — 3-credits
Download the University Catalog for full course descriptions, prerequisite information, and program details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree program?
The Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree program is designed to help equip candidates with organizational leadership skills and real-time management solutions for law enforcement executive leaders. Candidates pursuing this degree program may be interested in pursuing a career path in law enforcement leadership for criminal justice agencies, or seeking career paths that require administration with tactical and practical leadership strategies.
What will I study in the Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree program?
In the Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree program, candidates will take courses related to written and oral business communication, analytics and research, diversity and cultural sensitivity, and ethical and legal considerations. Candidates will explore the skills needed to make organizational decisions in the criminal justice environment. Additionally, candidates will study administrative and organizational processes necessary for procedural management of criminal justice organizations, to include budgeting, executive corrections management, and critical infrastructure management.
When and where can I begin my Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree?
You can begin your online education at CalSouthern now. Classes at CalSouthern begin monthly. Completion of the CalSouthern admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-800-477-2254 ext. 47822) or request information online. Once you have completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
How many credits are required to complete a Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree?
CalSouthern’s Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree requires a total of 36 semester credit hours to graduate. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts*. CalSouthern accepts up to 6 hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree.
* Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Why should I pursue a Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree program?
If you are a career practitioner, the Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership (MSLEEL) degree program is designed to help teach you administrative, analytical, and procedural efficiencies that can support proficient leadership and management of criminal justice organizations. If you have an interest in understanding more about effective leadership in the various divisions and sections, and how to implement and execute vital functions, this program will cover these topics and more. In addition, it was developed for working adults. Degree candidates can pursue this degree online, allowing the flexibility to study on their own schedules.
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Accreditation
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