THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
Who can I contact for LEGAL
more information?
For additional information about
STUDIES
THE SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
,
the ECP please contact:
Dr. Mike Wigginton
Coordinator
Executive Cohort Program
Department of Legal Services
The University of Mississippi
.O.
P Box 1848
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 915-1737
THE SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Email: mpwiggin@olemiss.edu
Master’s of Criminal Justice
Web: http://olemiss.edu/depts/
legalstudies/
EXECUTIVE COHORT PROGRAM
STUDIES
The University of Mississippi
LEGAL
Master’s of Criminal Justice
Oxford, MS 38655
EXECUTIVE COHORT PROGRAM
P Box 1848
As a member of today’s law enforcement, you need a higher level of
education than ever before in order to combat a constant stream of
security threats. The University of Mississippi’s Master’s Degree of
.O.
Criminal Justice equips you with the tools and education you need to
become a leader in your field while providing the support and flexibility
you need to complete your degree while building your career.
N T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I S S I S S I P P I N L E G A L S T U D I E S N S C H O O L O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E S N
What is the Executive Cohort What are the requirements of the Who are the ECP faculty?
Program? Executive Cohort Program?
The instructional staff is comprised of full-time University
Across the nation, many public safety officials serve in Students must complete the program over the course of of Mississippi graduate faculty and outstanding graduate-
locations that make any attempts to continue graduate two years in order to receive a master’s degree. Courses qualified adjunct instructional staff.
education in a traditional program extremely difficult are hybrid in design, with extensive web support to
if not impossible. The University of Mississippi meets ensure that students gain the most possible from the When is the application deadline?
the scheduling demands of this professional population residence sessions. The 36 credit hours of instruction are
through its Executive Cohort Program (ECP). divided between 30 hours of course work and 6 hours of Ongoing. We offer three class sessions per calendar year
thesis or practicum. in January, May, and August.
The University’s Master’s Degree of Criminal Justice
offers an intensive homeland security graduate During each two-week session, students complete a total
concentration that focuses on the development and of six hours of credit. Students are expected to complete How much does the Executive Cohort
application of new technologies. The ECP mirrors the all preparatory work for the courses prior to arrival and Program cost?
current Master’s of Criminal Justice at Ole Miss with to complete and submit final course assignments within
the exception that the residency period on the Oxford thirty (30) days of the completion of the residency period. The cost of the Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice
/ Southhaven campus includes three (3) two-week equals tuition costs for a traditional graduate student at
interludes during intersession terms rather than the What are the requirements for The University of Mississippi plus $10 per credit hour
traditional fall and spring semesters. for an online lab fee. For additional information, please
admission? contact the Graduate School at gschool@olemiss.edu.
The 36-hour degree is policy oriented and emphasizes
Applicants must:
community policing. It includes topics such as fraud,
• hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year Where do I live while attending the
scams, intelligence planning, and terrorism. These
courses prepare you for work with law enforcement,
college or university two-week interludes?
• submit an Application for Formal Admission to The
private security, and homeland security agencies, as
University of Mississippi through Lodging and expense are incurred by the cohort student.
well as a career as a policy analyst. The curriculum also
the Graduate School Room blocks will be held at preffered rates at motels in
prepares you for doctoral programs and teaching at the
• submit official transcripts of all undergraduate the Oxford / Southhaven, Mississippi area. For additional
community college level.
and graduate course work from credit- awarding information, contact the program coordinator.
institution(s) to the Master of Criminal Justice
Who does the Executive Cohort Executive Cohort Program Coordinator
Program serve? • provide three (3) personal references and a personal
statement
The program is designed for students from such • provide GRE scores (waived for professionals who have
backgrounds as justice, homeland security, public safety, been working in the field for 4+ years)
and the military. • pay a $25 non-refundable application fee