<p>The Administration of Justice Department has seventeen <a href="../../people/faculty/full_time">full-time faculty</a> and numerous <a href="../../people/faculty/part_time">part-time instructors</a> who serve students in <a href="../../courses">teaching</a> and <a href="../../centers">research</a>.&nbsp; The department is home to approximately 600 undergraduate students majoring in Administration of Justice (ADJ), and the Justice, Law and Crime Policy (JLCP) graduate program. The JLCP program admitted its first class in Fall 2005 and is the only criminal justice/criminology doctorate offered in the Commonwealth of Virginia.</p> <h4>Undergraduate Program</h4> <p>Are you interested in a career in law enforcement, law, or homeland security? Does corrections work interest you? Thinking of graduate school? Do you want to make a difference in the administration of justice? These occupations are growing fast, but competition for the best positions can be keen. A college degree will improve your chances of landing a good job, and a George Mason bachelor of science in administration of justice (ADJ) is designed to prepare you for these career options.</p> <p>You will learn how justice is administered. You will assess the strengths and weaknesses of different ways of seeking justice-in the United States and internationally. You will learn about the impact of different justice systems on people's lives. And you will develop essential skills needed to be competitive in today's job market: analytical thinking, research, writing, information technology, and public speaking.</p> <h4>Graduate Program</h4> <p>Justice, Law and Crime Policy (Ph.D. and M.A.) is an interdisplinary program balancing theory, empirical research, and policy applications. The masters program aims to train individuals seeking to enhance analytical and policy evaluation skills to further career development or prepare for competitive, sought-after positions. The doctoral program is designed to produce top academic scholars and leaders in policy and applied settings. Now more than ever, the U.S. justice system and justice systems around the world need academic experts, policy makers, and analysts who have three strengths: a theoretical understanding of justice, law, and crime; strong empirical research skills; and a solid grasp of the real world of justice processes and practices. Students develop a strong foundation in five competencies:</p> <ul> <li>A solid, conceptual grasp of different theories and systems of justice</li> <li>An understanding of law and legal doctrine, including the law&rsquo;s ability to advance justice and security</li> <li>An understanding of what influences the practices of justice organizations and those who work within them</li> <li>Knowledge of the causes of crime and consequences of crime control and domestic security policy</li> <li>The capability to conduct independent and innovative scientific research on questions of justice policy</li> </ul> <p>Our graduate education begins in the classroom, but you will receive hands-on experience working closely with faculty on projects that make a difference in justice, law, and crime policy. These projects produce research in leading academic journals. The faculty advise policy makers and practitioners at all levels of government in the United States and abroad-ranging from police officers to prime ministers, corrections officers to Congress.</p> <h4>Advisory Committee</h4> <p>The department has an advisory committee of distinguished leaders in the field who provide guidance to the faculty and students. Current members include a former U.S. attorney general, the director of the American Correctional Association, law enforcement leaders in Virginia and other states, and distinguished leaders from the judiciary, law, and private security fields. The Advisory Committee meets periodically to offer advice and attend student and faculty research presentations.</p> 3 2009-08-12T18:13:54Z 39 879 false about false 22 2009-11-04T14:32:36Z 2009-11-04